Updated (February, 2013): Compare the Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX300 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

52

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V

41
 
 
 
 

Reasons to buy the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Aperture
 Wide aperture
f/2.8
Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
921k dots
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
12,800 ISO
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
 

Reasons to buy the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V

Screen size
 Large screen
3.3"
Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
1,229k dots
Size
 Really small
Ultra compact 96x58x16 mm
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
12,800 ISO
 
Differences | Recommendations | Similarities | Competitors | Appearance | Discussion

differences

Advantages of the Sony DSC-HX200V
Zoom Much more zoom 33.8x vs 5x
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 More than 45.5x more zoom
Aperture Significantly wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.5
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 At its widest zoom, the DSC-HX200V's lens captures slightly more light (0.6 f-stops)
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen Yes vs No
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 Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies
Battery life Much longer battery life 450 shots vs 220 shots
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 More than 2x more shots per battery charge
Wide angle Better wide angle 24 mm vs 26 mm
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 Around 10% better wide angle
Viewfinder Has a viewfinder Tunnel vs None
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 A viewfinder can help save battery life by keeping the screen turned off
Longest exposure Significantly longer exposures 30s vs 2s
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 15x longer exposures
Fastest shutter speed Significantly faster max shutter speed 1/4000s vs 1/1600s
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 2.5x faster max shutter speed
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Advantages of the Sony DSC-TX200V
Size Much smaller 96x58x16 mm vs 122x87x93 mm
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 11.1x smaller
Touch screen Has a touch screen Yes vs No
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 Fewer buttons to worry about and direct interaction with camera menus
Screen size Significantly larger screen 3.3" vs 3.0"
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 Around 10% larger screen
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen 1,229k dots vs 921k dots
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 More than 30% higher resolution screen
Weight Much lighter 129 g vs 583 g
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 4.5x lighter
Thickness Much thinner 0.6" vs 3.7"
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 5.8x thinner
Waterproof Waterproof Yes vs No
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 Great for vacations and holidays at the beach, or around the pool
True resolution Slightly higher true resolution 9.8 MP vs 9.7 MP
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 Almost the same
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digicams, and ignoring price

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
52 vs 41
Explain scores
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a super zoom with a waterproof.

similarities

Compared to recent digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Screen resolution Very high resolution screens Help
DSC-HX200V:921k dots
DSC-TX200V:1,229k dots
Light sensitivity Extremely good maximum light sensitivity Help
12,800 ISO
Movie format Both shoot high resolution HD movies Help
1080p @ 60fps
3D 3D photos Help
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
GPS Built-in GPS Help
Great for travel
HDR In-camera HDR Help
Combines multiple exposures
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Continuous shooting Fast continuous shooting Help
10 fps
Panorama In-camera panoramas Help
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Lowest price Very expensive Help
DSC-HX200V:$348.00
DSC-TX200V:$349.00

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX300

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX300

Super zoom

$448
Zoom Has way more more zoom
Macro focus Slightly closer macro focusing
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Cyber-Shot DSC-HX300 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Compare the Cyber-Shot DSC-HX300 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Super zoom

$369 - $450
Zoom Has way more more zoom
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

Pro digicam

$648 - $760
Aperture Has a significantly wider aperture
True resolution Takes much higher resolution photos
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is much more expensive
Compare the Cybershot DSC-RX100 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Compare the Cybershot DSC-RX100 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix P510

Nikon Coolpix P510

Super zoom

$345
Zoom Significantly more zoom
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Battery life Much shorter battery life
Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Nikon Coolpix P520

Nikon Coolpix P520

Super zoom

$427
Zoom Significantly more zoom
Screen size Larger screen
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Battery life Much shorter battery life
Compare the Coolpix P520 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

Super zoom

$548
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Zoom Significantly less zoom
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ200 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Nikon Coolpix L820

Nikon Coolpix L820

Super zoom

$277
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Size Smaller
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Compare the Coolpix L820 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Canon Powershot SX40

Canon Powershot SX40

Super zoom

$299 - $310
Supports 24p Supports 24p
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Screen resolution Much lower resolution screen
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

Waterproof

$348
Screen type Has an OLED screen
Battery life Slightly longer battery life
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20

Waterproof

$169 - $330
Wide angle Slightly better wide angle
Macro focus Better macro capability
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-2 iHS

Olympus Stylus Tough TG-2 iHS

Waterproof

$299 - $329
Aperture Much wider aperture
Screen type Has an OLED screen
Screen resolution Much lower resolution screen
Touch screen No touch screen
Compare the Stylus Tough TG-2 iHS vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Nikon Coolpix AW110

Nikon Coolpix AW110

Waterproof

$327
Macro focus Better macro capability
Battery life Slightly longer battery life
Screen resolution Much lower resolution screen
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Compare the Coolpix AW110 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Sony Cybershot DSC-TX66

Sony Cybershot DSC-TX66

Ultra compact

$199 - $218
Battery life Slightly longer battery life
Lowest price Cheaper
Macro focus Much worse macro capability
GPS No built-in GPS
Compare the Cybershot DSC-TX66 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V

appearance

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