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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-H200SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Overview
Released2013March 2012
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeBridge
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/2.3-type
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOS
Effective resolution20.1 MP18.2 MP
Largest image5184 × 38884896 × 3672
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–3200100–3200
Sensor detail1/2.3-type Super HAD CCD with 20.4 million total photosites; optical format is not a physical dimension1/2.3-type progressive-scan Exmor R CMOS; approximately 18.9 million total and 18.2 million effective photosites. Optical format is distinct from physical sensor dimensions
Image formatsJPEG (DCF, Exif and MPF Baseline); Sweep Panorama stitches multiple frames separately from sensor resolutionJPEG still images and MPF 3D images; no RAW. High-resolution Sweep Panorama produces stitched 10480 × 4096 images, distinct from single-frame resolution
ISO detail–Ordinary single-frame range ISO 100–3200; ISO 4000–12800 uses Clear Image technology and multi-frame compositing, rather than ordinary single-frame sensitivity
Image processor–BIONZ
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens22.3–580 mm equivalent27–810 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.1–5.9f/2.8–5.6
Optical zoom26×30×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst0.8 fps10 fps
Lens detailSony lens, actual 4.0–104.0 mm. Stills 22.3–580 mm equivalent at 4:3 or 24–633 mm at 16:9; movies 28–748 mm at 16:9 or 22.3–580 mm at 4:3. The UK archive lists the 16:9 range without its aspect-ratio conditionCarl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*; actual 4.8–144 mm; 11 elements in 10 groups including 1 aspherical element. Equivalent range is 27–810 mm for 4:3 stills and 29–870 mm for 16:9 stills. Lens ring selects electronic zoom or manual focus; 60× Clear Image Zoom includes digital enlargement and is distinct from 30× optical zoom
AutofocusMulti-point, centre and tracking AF with face detection and AF illuminator; published minimum focus approximately 20 cm wide or 200 cm telephoto. No manual focusNine-area multi AF, centre AF, flexible spot, subject and face tracking, and manual focus; AF illuminator. Focus distance from lens front approximately 1 cm at wide angle and 200 cm at telephoto
ShutterIntelligent Auto 2–1/1500 second, Program 1–1/1500, Manual 30–1/1500Mechanical shutter; Auto 4–1/4000 second, Program 1–1/4000, Manual and shutter priority 30–1/4000, aperture priority 8–1/2000
Burst detailApproximately 0.8 fps at full resolution, up to 100 images; approximately 1.25-second initial interval, slowing after some shots. Exact operating instructions and Asia specifications agree; UK archive entries incorrectly show 8 fps and 0.08 secondUp to ten full-resolution images at 10 fps, with a Low option. Focus, white balance and exposure are fixed from the first frame and flash is disabled. Internal-memory bursts are VGA; a compatible memory card is needed for full-resolution bursts
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot for stills and movies; optical zoom available during movie recordingOptical SteadyShot for stills; Active movie mode combines optical and electronic correction including rotational movement
FlashBuilt-in manually raised flash; ISO Auto range approximately 0.4–6.8 m wide or 1.5–3.6 m telephotoBuilt-in pop-up flash; Auto, forced, off, slow-sync and rear slow-sync modes. ISO Auto range approximately 0.3–12.4 m wide and 2–5.9 m telephoto
Exposure controlsIntelligent Auto, Easy, Program, Manual, Sweep Panorama, picture effects and scene selection. Two aperture settings using an ND filter; no aperture or shutter priority. Exposure and white-balance bracketingIntelligent Auto, Superior Auto, Program, aperture priority, shutter priority and Manual plus scene modes and picture effects. Internal ND filter; memory-recall settings. Multi-pattern, centre-weighted and spot metering; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps
Video
Highest video resolution1280 × 720 at 30 fps1920 × 1080 at 60 fps
Video detailMP4 MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with AAC audio, approximately 30 progressive fps: 1280×720 Fine at 9 Mbps or Standard at 6 Mbps; VGA at 3 Mbps. Approximately 29-minute/2 GB clip limit, with approximately 20 minutes at 720p Fine; recording conditions affect durationAVCHD 2.0; region-dependent 1920 × 1080 at 60p or 50p, 28 Mbps; the main frame rate represents the 60p-compatible version. FX and FH record 1920 × 1080 at 60i or 50i, 24 or 17 Mbps; HQ records 1440 × 1080 interlaced at 9 Mbps. Interlaced rates count fields, not progressive frames. MP4 records 1440 × 1080, 1280 × 720 or VGA at 30 fps or 25 fps according to region; optical zoom available while filming; continuous clips approximately 29 minutes
AudioMonaural built-in microphone, speaker and AV audio output; no stereo microphoneBuilt-in stereo microphone and mono playback speaker; Dolby Digital audio for AVCHD and AAC for MP4
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots460,800921,000
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenNoYes
Display detailFixed 3-inch ClearPhoto TFT LCD with 460800 colour-subpixel dots and five brightness settings; no viewfinderXtra Fine TFT LCD with TruBlack and upward/downward tilt; approximately 921000 dots
Viewfinder detail–0.2-type electronic viewfinder with approximately 201000-dot equivalent resolution; eye sensor switches automatically between finder and rear screen
Connections and design
Wi-Fi–No
Battery life (maker's claim)350 photographs450 photographs
Body weight430 g531 g
Release detailSony announced planned January 2013 US availability; Chinese maker announcement followed on 24 January. Contemporary July/August 2013 reviews describe the sold camera. Earliest worldwide actual first-sale month remains unresolved, so year precision retainedSony Japan's original 28 February 2012 announcement specifies sale on 9 March 2012. March precision is retained without treating that Japanese day as a confirmed international first day
Recording mediaApproximately 55 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo/PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick Micro and SD/SDHC/microSD/microSDHC with appropriate adapters. Compatible Mark2/PRO-HG or Class4-or-faster cards recommended for movies; check the exact guide for media restrictionsApproximately 105 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo plus SD, SDHC and SDXC. Memory Stick Micro, microSD and microSDHC require separate adapters
PortsUSB / A/V OUT jack with USB 2.0 and standard-definition analogue video/audio output; optional dedicated A/V cable required for TV output. No HDMIMicro USB, Hi-Speed USB 2.0, mini HDMI and separate DC input
Wireless connections–GPS and digital compass record position and shooting direction; GPS Log records a route. No built-in Wi-Fi. TransferJet requires a compatible optional Memory Stick; Eye-Fi support uses a separate card
Battery life detailFour LR6 AA alkaline batteries supplied; four HR6 AA NiMH rechargeable batteries supported separately. Approximately 350 images/175 minutes under CIPA still-photo conditions using new alkaline cells at 25°C; battery make, temperature and use affect endurance. Lithium, manganese and NiCd batteries are unsupportedNP-FH50 InfoLITHIUM battery. Maker CIPA claim approximately 450 photographs or 225 minutes with LCD, or 490 photographs or 245 minutes with EVF; continuous movie recording approximately 120 minutes with LCD or 130 minutes with EVF. Still-photo test has GPS off and Standard display resolution
ChargingNo in-camera or USB charging; separately purchased NiMH cells need a compatible external charger. Supplied alkaline cells are not rechargeableBattery charges in the camera through the supplied AC-L200C/L200D adapter and DC input, approximately 100 minutes. A computer can also charge it over micro USB with the camera switched off; USB charging does not imply USB power supply
Dimensions122.9×83.2×87.2 mm width×height×depth (CIPA)Approximately 121.6 × 86.6 × 93.3 mm (width × height × depth)
Weight detailApproximately 430 g body only; approximately 530 g including four batteries and Memory Stick Duo under CIPA conditionsApproximately 531 g camera only, or 583 g including NP-FH50 and Memory Stick Duo
ColoursBlackBlack
In the boxFour AA alkaline batteries, dedicated USB cable, shoulder strap, lens cap, lens-cap strap and instructionsNP-FH50 battery, AC-L200C/L200D adapter, mains lead, micro USB cable, shoulder strap, lens cap and cap strap, and instructions; mains fittings vary by region

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