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Sony H200 vs Sony W730

Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony H200 vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Released January 2013
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Sony H200 vs Sony W730 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Sony H200 versus Sony W730, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the H200 (20MP) and W730 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H200 was brought out around the same time to the W730 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the H200 grades vs the W730 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Sony W730

 H200 W730 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony H200

 W730 H200 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony H200 and Sony W730

 H200 W730 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony H200 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony H200 has got external dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) while the Sony W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Sony H200 versus Sony W730 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the H200 versus the W730.

Sony H200 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the H200 and W730 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Sony H200 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Sony H200 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The graphic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the H200 and W730.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony H200 to offer greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Sony H200 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Sony H200 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H200 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H200 Portrait photography details
Sony W730 Portrait photography details
37
decent MP (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony H200 Street photography factors
Sony W730 Street photography factors
45
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (530g)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than average in class (122g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony H200 Sports photography info
Sony W730 Sports photography info
47
incredible zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony H200
Travel photography with Sony W730
53
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (633mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery power (240 CIPA)
heavier than others in class (530g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than average in class (122 grams)
has touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W730 as a Landscape photography camera
40
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery power (240 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
39
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H200 Vlogging advice
Sony W730 Vlogging advice
25
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than others in class (530g)
34
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than average in class (122 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Sony H200 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H200 and Sony W730
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-08 2013-01-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 2920 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-633mm (26.4x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 20cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech ClearPhoto LCD display TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 530g (1.17 pounds) 122g (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photos 240 photos
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Storage type 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 One One
Cost at release $250 $138