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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-H200SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Overview
Released2013June 2015
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeCompact
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 range80–320080–3200
Sensor detail1/2.3-type Super HAD CCD with 20.4 million total photosites; optical format is not a physical dimension1/2.3-type Exmor R CMOS; approximately 21.1 million total 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 Fine or Standard; no RAW. 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 and square stills plus stitched Sweep Panorama
ISO detail–Ordinary single-frame ISO 80–3200. Multi-shot Noise Reduction extends to ISO 6400 and 12800 using interpolation and composite exposures
Image processor–BIONZ X
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens22.3–580 mm equivalent24–720 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.1–5.9f/3.5–6.4
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 conditionZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* lens; 11 elements in 10 groups including 5 aspherical elements, five-blade iris; actual 4.1–123 mm. Equivalent still range 24–720 mm at 4:3, 25–750 mm at 3:2, 26.5–795 mm at 16:9 and 27.5–825 mm at 1:1. Customisable lens control ring; digital Clear Image Zoom distinct from 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 focusAF-S, direct manual focus and manual focus; AF-C in Advanced Sports and movie modes. Nine-point wide, centre, flexible spot S/M/L and expanded flexible spot; Lock-on AF, manual-focus peaking and magnification. Minimum focus from lens front approximately 5 cm wide or 250 cm telephoto
ShutterIntelligent Auto 2–1/1500 second, Program 1–1/1500, Manual 30–1/1500Mechanical shutter: Auto 4–1/2000 second, Program 1–1/2000, Manual and shutter-priority 30–1/2000, aperture-priority 8–1/2000. Above ISO 3200 the slowest shutter is 1/4 second
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 secondApproximately 10 full-resolution photographs per second, up to ten frames. Flash lowers the rate and some modes prohibit bursts. Focus and exposure locked from first frame in Cameralabs testing
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot for stills and movies; optical zoom available during movie recordingOptical still-image stabilisation; Intelligent Active movie mode combines optical and electronic correction including rotation
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, fill, slow, rear-sync and off modes. ISO Auto range approximately 0.3–5.4 m wide or 2.5–3.0 m telephoto; no external-flash shoe
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 bracketingP/A/S/M for stills and movies; three Memory Recall positions. Multi-pattern, centre-weighted and spot metering; ±3 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 durationXAVC S 1920 × 1080 at 60p, 30p or 24p/50 Mbps; AVCHD 60p/28 Mbps, 60i or 24p/24 or 17 Mbps. International PAL/NTSC selection switches to 50p/50i/25p; main rate represents NTSC. MP4 includes Full HD 60/30 fps and 720 p30 fps. XAVC S requires Class 10 SDXC. Optical zoom during filming; AVCHD/XAVC clips approximately 29 minutes, MP4 28 Mbps approximately 20 minutes due 4 GB limit. HDMI4 K output is for stills, not 4 K video recording
AudioMonaural built-in microphone, speaker and AV audio output; no stereo microphoneXAVC S LPCM stereo, AVCHD Dolby Digital stereo or MP4 AAC-LC stereo; microphone reference-level control
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots460,800921,600
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenNo–
Display detailFixed 3-inch ClearPhoto TFT LCD with 460800 colour-subpixel dots and five brightness settings; no viewfinder4:3 Xtra Fine TFT LCD tilts upward approximately 180°; five-step brightness control, no touchscreen
Viewfinder detail–Retractable 0.2-type OLED Tru-Finder, 638400 dots, 100% coverage and0.50 × 35 mm-equivalent magnification; eye sensor and −4 to +3 dioptre adjustment. Pop up housing and extend eyepiece to use
Connections and design
Wi-Fi–Yes
Battery life (maker's claim)350 photographs390 photographs
Body weight430 g218 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 19 May 2015 announcement specifies sale on 5 June 2015; Sony Hong Kong specifies mid-June after 8 May–7 June pre-orders. June precision retained without treating the Japanese day as a confirmed international first-sale 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 restrictionsMemory Stick Duo/PRO Duo/PRO-HG Duo and SD/SDHC/SDXC(UHS-I). Memory Stick Micro and microSD/HC/XC require 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 HDMIMulti/Micro USB with Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and micro HDMI; HDMI audio during playback only
Wireless connections–2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, NFC Forum Type 3 and built-in GPS location logging; maker specifies GPS only, without compass. Non-V HX90 is a distinct non-GPS model
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-BX1; maker CIPA claim 390 shots/195 minutes with LCD or360 shots/180 minutes with viewfinder. Actual movie use70 minutes LCD/75 minutes viewfinder; continuous movie105/115 minutes with clip limits
ChargingNo in-camera or USB charging; separately purchased NiMH cells need a compatible external charger. Supplied alkaline cells are not rechargeableIn-camera USB charging and external power with supplied AC adapter and battery
Dimensions122.9×83.2×87.2 mm width×height×depth (CIPA)102.0 × 58.1 × 35.5 mm(width × height × depth), CIPA
Weight detailApproximately 430 g body only; approximately 530 g including four batteries and Memory Stick Duo under CIPA conditionsApproximately218 g camera only, or245 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick Duo
ColoursBlackBlack
In the boxFour AA alkaline batteries, dedicated USB cable, shoulder strap, lens cap, lens-cap strap and instructionsNP-BX1, AC-UB10 C/UB10 D adapter, micro USB cable, wrist strap and instructions; regional mains fittings vary

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