Sony HX200V vs Sony W550

Its time to look more closely at the Sony HX200V vs Sony W550, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the HX200V (18MP) and W550 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HX200V was unveiled 10 months later than the W550 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the HX200V scores vs the W550 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The full galleries are available at Sony HX200V Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX200V features outer measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs) while the Sony W550 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the HX200V and the W550.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the HX200V and W550 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HX200V and W550.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX200V to offer you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern HX200V provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.