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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-H200SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX99
Overview
Released2013October 2018
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 recordingNoYes
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 not physical sensor dimensions
Image formatsJPEG (DCF, Exif and MPF Baseline); Sweep Panorama stitches multiple frames separately from sensor resolutionSony ARW 2.3 RAW, RAW+JPEG or JPEG Extra Fine/Fine/Standard; sRGB or Adobe RGB; 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 and square photographs plus Sweep Panorama
ISO detail–Ordinary ISO 80–3200; extended single-frame ISO 6400. Multi-shot Noise Reduction offers ISO 6400 and 12800 using combined exposures
Image processor–BIONZ X with front-end LSI
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens22.3–580 mm equivalent24–720 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.1–5.9f/3.5–6.4
Optical zoom26×28×
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*, actual 4.25–118 mm, 11 elements in 10 groups with five aspherical elements; five-blade iris. Maker specifies 28× optical zoom, while 24–720 mm equivalent values are those displayed by the camera and recorded in Exif
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 focus25-point contrast autofocus, AF-S, Direct Manual Focus and manual focus; AF-C available for movies only. Eye AF, Lock-on AF and flexible spot areas; minimum focus approximately 5 cm wide or 250 cm telephoto
ShutterIntelligent Auto 2–1/1500 second, Program 1–1/1500, Manual 30–1/1500Mechanical shutter: Manual and shutter-priority 30–1/2000 second, aperture-priority 8–1/2000, Program 1–1/2000 and Intelligent Auto 1/4–1/2000
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 secondFull-resolution Speed Priority Continuous up to 10 fps, or ordinary Continuous approximately 3 fps. Up to 155 frames in Speed Priority with JPEG Fine; rate falls as buffer fills. Focus, exposure and white balance lock to first frame in either mode
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot for stills and movies; optical zoom available during movie recordingOptical SteadyShot for stills; Intelligent Active movies combine optical and electronic correction
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; ISO Auto range approximately 0.3–5.4 m wide or 2.5–3.0 m telephoto; no accessory 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 and two Memory Recall modes; ±3 EV in 1/3 EV steps; multi-pattern, centre-weighted, spot, entire-screen average and highlight metering
Video
Highest video resolution1280 × 720 at 30 fps3840 × 2160 at 30 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 3840 × 2160 at 30p or 24p, 60/100 Mbps; PAL uses 25p. Full-pixel readout without pixel binning. Full HD up to 120p (100p PAL); 4K and 120p/100p HD sessions limited to approximately five minutes, with possible earlier thermal shutdown. Other modes approximately 29 minutes subject to temperature. UHS-I U3 microSDHC/XC required for 100 Mbps
AudioMonaural built-in microphone, speaker and AV audio output; no stereo microphoneStereo recording: XAVC S Linear PCM or AVCHD Dolby Digital
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots460,800921,600
TouchscreenNoYes
Tilting screenNoYes
Display detailFixed 3-inch ClearPhoto TFT LCD with 460800 colour-subpixel dots and five brightness settings; no viewfinder3.0-type 4:3 TFT LCD, 921600 dots; tilts up 180 degrees. Touch focus, touch shutter and touchpad focus while using viewfinder; menus are not touch controlled
Viewfinder detail–Retractable 0.2-type OLED, 638400 dots; 100% coverage (97% during 4K recording), 0.50× equivalent magnification, −4 to +3 dioptres
Connections and design
Wi-Fi–Yes
Bluetooth–Yes
Battery life (maker's claim)350 photographs370 photographs
Body weight430 g216 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 Switzerland states availability from late October 2018; Sony Hong Kong specifies 26 October locally. October precision retained because the international first-sale day is not established
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 restrictionsmicroSD, microSDHC, microSDXC and Memory Stick Micro/Mark2; no full-size SD slot
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 HDMI and Multi/Micro USB with USB 2.0
Wireless connections–2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, NFC Type 3 and Bluetooth for location information from a compatible smartphone; no built-in GPS or compass
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; CIPA claim approximately 370 photographs with LCD or 300 with viewfinder. LCD claim rises to 460 with monitor auto-off set to two seconds
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 USB external power using supplied AC adapter with battery inserted
Dimensions122.9×83.2×87.2 mm width×height×depth (CIPA)102 × 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 conditionsApproximately 216 g body only, or 242 g including NP-BX1 and memory card
ColoursBlackBlack
In the boxFour AA alkaline batteries, dedicated USB cable, shoulder strap, lens cap, lens-cap strap and instructionsNP-BX1, AC-UB10C adapter, micro USB cable, wrist strap and instructions in Japan; regional mains fittings vary

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