Sony H200 vs Sony WX220

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The entire galleries are provided at Sony H200 Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.