Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

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    Highlights

    • 20.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
    • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
    • 8.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 was announced in 2013 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Bridge camera with 20.1 Megapixel CCD sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 3,200. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 can capture video up to 1280 x 720 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Screen
    4. Sensor
    5. Photography Features
    6. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    7. Other Features
    8. Physical Parameters
    9. For Different Types of Photography
    10. Evaluation
    11. Specifications  

    Here is the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-Hxxx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-Hxxx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Sony H400
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    		February
    2014    		 20.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony H300
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    		February
    2014    		 20.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony H200 January
    2013    		 20.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 vs Cyber-shot DSC-H300 vs Cyber-shot DSC-H200.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 20.1 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
    •   Weight - 530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz)

    Screen

    Fixed screen

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 460k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Sensor

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 features a 20.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.

    Photography Features

    Camera can take pictures up to 5184 x 2920 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 5184 x 3888, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200.

    Sony H300
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    1/2.3-inch

    20.1 MP

    Sony H400
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    1/2.3-inch

    20.1 MP

    Sony a6100
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)
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    Micro Four Thirds

    12.8 MP

    Canon R100
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    APS-C

    24.1 MP

    Nikon Z30
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    APS-C

    20.9 MP

    Sony a7R IV
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    Full Frame

    61.0 MP

    Canon R7
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    APS-C

    32.5 MP

    Fujifilm S2 Pro
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    APS-C

    6 MP

    Canon R5 C
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    Full Frame

    45.0 MP

    Sony a6600
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Nikon Z8
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    Full Frame

    45.7 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer.


    Battery

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 comes with 4 x AA battery pack with battery life of 240 shots.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single MS Duo / MS PRO Duo /SD /SDHC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200's shutter speed can go up to 1/1500 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 8.0 fps.


    Flash

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 6.80 m.

    Physical Parameters

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 has dimensions of 123 x 83 x 87 mm (4.84 x 3.27 x 3.43"). It weighs 530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz) which is neither heavy nor lightweight.

    123 mm (4.84")

    83 mm (3.27")

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    83 mm (3.27")

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    87 mm (3.43")

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    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 dimensions

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    POOR
    50

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 gets a score of 50 and is POOR choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    68

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 gets a score of 68 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    68

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 gets a score of 68 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    72

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 gets a score of 72 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    79

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 gets a score of 79 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz)

    Travel Photography

    GOOD
    80

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 gets a score of 80 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 Evaluation

    We evaluate Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 and give score of 53 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    POOR
    48

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 a score of 48 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Sensor Resolution - 20.1 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    62

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 a score of 62 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    POOR
    43

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 a score of 43 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

    Focusing

    AVERAGE
    68

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 a score of 68 for Focusing parameters.

    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection

    Screen and Viewfinder

    POOR
    53

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 a score of 53 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    POOR
    46

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 a score of 46 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   No HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    41

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 a score of 41 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots


    For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

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