Sony H200 vs Sony W800

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Sony H200 versus Sony W800, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H200 (20MP) and the W800 (20MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H200 was unveiled 13 months prior to the W800 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the H200 matches up against the W800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The full galleries are available at Sony H200 Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony H200 provides exterior measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Sony W800 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Sony H200 versus Sony W800 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the H200 against the W800.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the H200 and W800 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the H200 and W800.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of images although you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged H200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.