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Sony H200 vs Sony WX1

Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Sony H200 vs Sony WX1 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Sony H200 vs Sony WX1 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Sony H200 versus Sony WX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the H200 (20MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the H200 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor size.

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The H200 was launched 3 years after the WX1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the H200 scores vs the WX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Sony WX1

 H200 WX1 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2009Newer by 42 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Sony H200

 WX1 H200 

Common features in the Sony H200 and Sony WX1

 H200 WX1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Sony H200 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Sony H200 has got physical measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the H200 and the WX1.

Sony H200 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the H200 and WX1 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Sony H200 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony H200 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the H200 and WX1.

Clearly, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The H200 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony H200 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern H200 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony H200 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Sony H200 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H200 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H200 Portrait photography details
Sony WX1 Portrait photography details
37
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony H200 Street photography features
Sony WX1 Street photography features
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (530 grams)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony H200 Sports photography factors
Sony WX1 Sports photography factors
47
long zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony H200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Travel photography camera
53
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (633mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
more heavy than competition (530g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
56
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H200 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX1 Landscape photography advice
40
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
31
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H200 Vlogging information
Sony WX1 Vlogging information
25
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (530g)
28
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
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Sony H200 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H200 and Sony WX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-01-08 2009-08-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 2920 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
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
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-633mm (26.4x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 20cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech ClearPhoto LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 530 grams (1.17 lbs) 149 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $250 $149