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Sony H200 vs Sony WX70

Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony H200 vs Sony WX70 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 WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
Photography Glossary

Sony H200 vs Sony WX70 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Sony H200 and Sony WX70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the H200 (20MP) and WX70 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The H200 was announced 12 months after the WX70 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the H200 scores vs the WX70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Sony WX70

 H200 WX70 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony H200

 WX70 H200 
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony H200 and Sony WX70

 H200 WX70 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sony H200 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony H200 has outside measurements 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 WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Sony H200 and Sony WX70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the H200 and the WX70.

Sony H200 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H200 and WX70 is 67 and 97 respectively.

Sony H200 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Sony H200 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the H200 and WX70.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony H200 to render greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger H200 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony H200 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Sony H200 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H200 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H200 Portrait photography features
Sony WX70 Portrait photography features
37
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony H200 Street photography advice
Sony WX70 Street photography advice
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (530 grams)
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony H200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Sports photography camera
47
long zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no 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 WX70 Travel photography highlights
53
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (633mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (240 shots)
heavier than competition (530 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competition (114 grams)
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony H200
Landscape photography with Sony WX70
40
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony H200
Vlogging with Sony WX70
25
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
heavier than competition (530g)
36
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (114g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
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Sony H200 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H200 and Sony WX70
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-08 2012-01-30
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 2920 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-633mm (26.4x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 20cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech ClearPhoto LCD display XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 530 gr (1.17 lb) 114 gr (0.25 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 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 images 240 images
Type 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 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage 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
Launch price $250 $242