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Sony H200 vs Sony WX220

Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Sony H200 vs Sony WX220 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 WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Sony H200 vs Sony WX220 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Sony H200 versus Sony WX220, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H200 (20MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H200 was manufactured 13 months before the WX220 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the H200 matches up vs the WX220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Sony WX220

 H200 WX220 

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sony H200

 WX220 H200 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2013More modern by 13 months

Common features in the Sony H200 and Sony WX220

 H200 WX220 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Sony H200 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony H200 provides exterior dimensions 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 WX220 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony H200 versus Sony WX220 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the H200 versus the WX220.

Sony H200 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H200 and WX220 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Sony H200 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Sony H200 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the H200 and WX220.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony H200 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged H200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony H200 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Sony H200 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H200 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Portrait photography camera
37
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony H200 Street photography info
Sony WX220 Street photography info
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others in class (530 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony H200
Sports photography with Sony WX220
47
incredible zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H200 Travel photography info
Sony WX220 Travel photography info
53
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (633mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
heavier than others in class (530 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H200 Landscape photography info
Sony WX220 Landscape photography info
40
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery (240 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
44
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H200 Vlogging features
Sony WX220 Vlogging features
25
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than others in class (530 grams)
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
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Sony H200 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H200 and Sony WX220
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-08 2014-02-12
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 2920 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-633mm (26.4x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 20cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology ClearPhoto LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 530 gr (1.17 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 210 photographs
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
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 Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $250 $198