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Sony H200 vs Sony W690

Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony H200 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Sony H200 vs Sony W690 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Sony H200 and Sony W690, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the H200 (20MP) and W690 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H200 was launched 11 months later than the W690 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the H200 grades against the W690 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Sony W690

 H200 W690 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 11 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Sony H200

 W690 H200 

Common features in the Sony H200 and Sony W690

 H200 W690 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Sony H200 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony H200 offers exterior dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the H200 versus the W690.

Sony H200 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H200 and W690 is 67 and 95 respectively.

Sony H200 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Sony H200 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the H200 and W690.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony H200 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger H200 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Sony H200 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Sony H200 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H200 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H200 Portrait photography factors
Sony W690 Portrait photography factors
37
good megapixels (20MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony H200 as a Street photography camera
Sony W690 as a Street photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others (530 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony H200
Sports photography with Sony W690
47
excellent zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony H200 Travel photography information
Sony W690 Travel photography information
53
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (633mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
heavier than others (530g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H200 Landscape photography info
Sony W690 Landscape photography info
40
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H200 Vlogging features
Sony W690 Vlogging features
25
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than others (530 grams)
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Sony H200 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H200 and Sony W690
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-08 2012-02-28
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 2920 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-633mm (26.4x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 20cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech ClearPhoto LCD display ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 530g (1.17 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photos 220 photos
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $250 $297