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Sony H200 vs Sony WX300

Portability
67 Imaging
45 Features
31 Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94 Imaging
42 Features
38 Overall
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Sony H200 vs Sony WX300 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 WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • New Model is Sony WX350
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Sony H200 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Sony H200 vs Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are produced by Sony. The resolution of the H200 (20MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The H200 was launched at a similar time to the WX300 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the H200 grades against the WX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Sony WX300

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony H200

		

		

			
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Common features in the Sony H200 and Sony WX300

		

		

			
 H200 WX300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2013Similar generation
Focus manually  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly display  No Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony H200 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony H200 has outside dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Sony H200 vs Sony WX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the H200 and the WX300.
Sony H200 vs Sony WX300 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H200 and WX300 is 67 and 94 respectively.
Sony H200 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony H200 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the H200 and WX300.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony H200 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively.
	
			Sony H200 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony H200 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony H200 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Sony H200 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony WX300 as a Portrait photography camera
38
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 provides face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
36
 decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
 offers face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Sony H200
Street photography with Sony WX300
45
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 heavier than competitors (530g)
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (166g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Sony H200 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony WX300 as a Sports photography camera
47
 excellent zoom range (24-633mm  26.4 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 bad battery (240 per charge)
 lacks phase detect AF
49
 excellent zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Sony H200 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony WX300 as a Travel photography camera
53
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (24mm)
 great reach (633mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 bad battery (240 per charge)
 heavier than competitors (530 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
 lighter than average in class (166g)
 decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 long zoom (500mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Sony H200 Landscape photography details
Sony WX300 Landscape photography details
41
 really wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 bad battery (240 per charge)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
44
 rather wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Sony H200 Vlogging factors
Sony WX300 Vlogging factors
25
 really wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focusing
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external mic port
 heavier than competitors (530 grams)
35
 rather wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than average in class (166g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone jack
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Sony H200 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H200 and Sony WX300
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-08 2013-02-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 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
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 2920 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-633mm (26.4x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 20cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech ClearPhoto LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 6.80 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash -
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 530g (1.17 pounds) 166g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) -
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage 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
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $250 $330