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Sony H200 vs Sony WX150

Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Sony H200 vs Sony WX150 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
  • Announced January 2013
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Sony H200 vs Sony WX150 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Sony H200 versus Sony WX150, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. The resolution of the H200 (20MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The H200 was manufactured 11 months later than the WX150 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the H200 scores versus the WX150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Sony WX150

 H200 WX150 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony H200

 WX150 H200 
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Sony H200 and Sony WX150

 H200 WX150 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Sony H200 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Sony H200 has exterior measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the H200 compared to the WX150.

Sony H200 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the H200 and WX150 is 67 and 95 respectively.

Sony H200 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Sony H200 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The visual here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the H200 and WX150.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony H200 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent H200 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony H200 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Sony H200 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H200 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H200 Portrait photography features
Sony WX150 Portrait photography features
37
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
38
decent MP (18MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony H200 Street photography factors
Sony WX150 Street photography factors
45
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (530g)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony H200 Sports photography features
Sony WX150 Sports photography features
47
excellent zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H200 Travel photography details
Sony WX150 Travel photography details
53
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (633mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery power (240 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (530 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H200 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX150 Landscape photography factors
40
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery power (240 shots)
no Timelapse mode
46
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H200 Vlogging features
Sony WX150 Vlogging features
25
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (530 grams)
35
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
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Sony H200 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H200 and Sony WX150
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-08 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 2920 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-633mm (26.4x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 20cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen 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 speed 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 530g (1.17 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 240 pictures
Form 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $250 $300