Sony H200 vs Sony A37

In this write-up, we are looking at the Sony H200 vs Sony A37, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are designed by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the H200 (20MP) and A37 (16MP) and the H200 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The H200 was brought out 8 months later than the A37 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the H200 scores versus the A37 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 and Sony SLT-A37. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony H200 Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony H200 offers outside measurements 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 A37 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Check the Sony H200 vs Sony A37 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the H200 versus the A37.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H200 and A37 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the H200 and A37.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The H200 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony H200 will deliver extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer H200 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.