• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • 22.00mm - 580.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1 inch 116.2mm2
  • 20.2 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony H200 advantages over Sony RX10 II

  • More telephoto lens reach
    580 mm vs 200 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Lighter weight
    530g vs 849g
    Lighter weight
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    100 vs 44 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Sony RX10 II advantages over Sony H200

  • Larger sensor
    1 inch vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 2.41 vs 1.19 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 720p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Yes vs No
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More dots on screen
    1229k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    14.2 fps vs 0.8 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/32000 vs 1/1500 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

  • Excellent build quality; Superb viewfinder; Excellent image and video quality for its class; Bright and versatile zoom lens; Very fast autofocus; Great burst performance and depth; Incredible slow-motion capabilities; Really intuitive Wi-Fi image transfer; Good battery life.

  • Expensive compared to its nearest competitors; Less zoom reach than rivals; Soft in corners wide-open; Slow buffer clearing; Small rear control dial has poor tactile feedback; Long delay to render each high frame-rate movie; No tilt/swivel or touch on the LCD panel.

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm SL300

Sony H200
Fujifilm SL300
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $339
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels
Sony RX10 II
Fujifilm SL300
  • $998
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $339
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Lighter weight

Compared to Nikon P520

Sony H200
Nikon P520
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $427
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen
Sony RX10 II
Nikon P520
  • $998
  • 1 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Focus peaking
  • $427
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Built-in GPS

Compared to Sony RX10

Sony H200
Sony RX10
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Lighter weight
  • $698
  • 1 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
Sony RX10 II
Sony RX10
  • $998
  • 1 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Higher effective ISO
  • $698
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive

Compared to Nikon L830

Sony H200
Nikon L830
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • More telephoto lens reach
Sony RX10 II
Nikon L830
  • $998
  • 1 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Focus peaking
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compared to Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

Sony H200
Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Thinner
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
Sony RX10 II
Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)
  • $998
  • 1 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Integrated ND filter
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer exposure
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