Sony H200 vs Sony W830

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Sony H200 and Sony W830, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. The image resolution of the H200 (20MP) and the W830 (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The H200 was brought out 12 months prior to the W830 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the H200 matches up against the W830 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The entire galleries are available at Sony H200 Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony H200 has exterior measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Sony H200 and Sony W830 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the H200 vs the W830.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the H200 and W830 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the H200 and W830.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files however you will want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged H200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.