Sony H200 vs Sony W690
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Sony H200 vs Sony W690 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Sony H200 vs Sony W690 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony H200 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Sony W690
H200 | W690 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | February 2012 | Fresher by 11 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Sony H200
W690 | H200 |
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Common features in the Sony H200 and Sony W690
H200 | W690 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 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).
Compare the Sony H200 and Sony W690 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H200 and W690 is 67 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Sony H200 vs Sony W690 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
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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 |