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Sony H200 vs Sony WX500

Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
56
Overall
48

Sony H200 vs Sony WX500 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced April 2015
  • Old Model is Sony WX350
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Sony H200 vs Sony WX500 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Sony H200 and Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H200 (20MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The H200 was brought out 3 years prior to the WX500 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the H200 matches up vs the WX500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Sony WX500

 H200 WX500 

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Sony H200

 WX500 H200 
AnnouncedApril 2015January 2013More modern by 27 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Sony H200 and Sony WX500

 H200 WX500 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Sony H200 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Sony H200 has outer dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the H200 and the WX500.

Sony H200 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the H200 and WX500 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Sony H200 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Sony H200 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the H200 and WX500.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony H200 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged H200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony H200 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Sony H200 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H200 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Portrait photography camera
37
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony H200 Street photography factors
Sony WX500 Street photography factors
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others (530 grams)
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (236g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony H200
Sports photography with Sony WX500
47
incredible zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 per charge)
no phase detect AF
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (360 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H200 Travel photography details
Sony WX500 Travel photography details
53
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (633mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery life (240 shots)
more heavy than others (530g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
better than average battery life (360 CIPA)
lighter than average (236 grams)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H200 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX500 Landscape photography factors
40
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery life (240 shots)
no Timelapse function
49
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
better than average battery life (360 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H200 Vlogging advice
Sony WX500 Vlogging advice
25
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than others (530 grams)
35
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (236g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Sony H200 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H200 and Sony WX500
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-08 2015-04-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 2920 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-633mm (26.4x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 20cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology ClearPhoto LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 530 grams (1.17 lb) 236 grams (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 360 pictures
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes
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 Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $250 $348