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Sony H200 vs Sony WX30

Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Sony H200 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released July 2011
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Sony H200 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Sony H200 versus Sony WX30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the H200 (20MP) and WX30 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H200 was unveiled 18 months later than the WX30 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the H200 matches up vs the WX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Sony WX30

 H200 WX30 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2011More recent by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony H200

 WX30 H200 
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony H200 and Sony WX30

 H200 WX30 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony H200 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony H200 enjoys exterior dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Sony H200 versus Sony WX30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the H200 against the WX30.

Sony H200 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H200 and WX30 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Sony H200 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Sony H200 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The visual below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the H200 and WX30.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony H200 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent H200 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Sony H200 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Sony H200 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H200 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony H200
Portrait photography with Sony WX30
37
resolution is good (20MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony H200 Street photography highlights
Sony WX30 Street photography highlights
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others (530g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony H200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Sports photography camera
47
long zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H200 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX30 Travel photography highlights
53
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (633mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery life (240 shots)
more heavy than others (530 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others (117g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Landscape photography camera
40
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery life (240 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
43
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H200 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX30 Vlogging highlights
25
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than others (530 grams)
35
quite wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (117g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
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Sony H200 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H200 and Sony WX30
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-08 2011-07-25
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 2920 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-633mm (26.4x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 20cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech ClearPhoto LCD display XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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) 117g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 photographs 250 photographs
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BN1
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/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
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