Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 vs Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)
      53
      Image cannot be found
      68
      Image cannot be found
      Image cannot be found
      Image cannot be found
      Image cannot be found
      Image cannot be found

      Disclosure: We earn money from the affiliate links to products associated with content in this article.

      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 and the Leica D-Lux (Typ 109), highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 was introduced in January 2013 and Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) was introduced in September 2014. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 Highlights

      • 20.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 8.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) Highlights

      • 12.8 MP Micro Four Thirds Sensor
      • 200 - 25,600 Native ISO
      • 49 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 921k dot Fixed Screen
      • 2,760k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 11.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 3840 x 2160 Video Shooting
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
      4. Advantage of Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 and Leica D-Lux (Typ 109).

      PROS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,760k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz)

      CONS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.8 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Weight - 530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz)
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      Sony H200
      Image cannot be found
      Image cannot be found
      Image cannot be found

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 over Leica D-Lux (Typ 109).

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 vs Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)
      Higher Sensor Resolution 20.1 Megapixel vs 12.8 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 200
      Max Image Resolution 5184 x 2920 vs 4112 x 3088
      Reachs More Telephoto 633 mm vs 75 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 26.4x vs 3.1x
      Built-in Flash vs

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200.

      Sony H300
      Image cannot be found

      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony H400
      Image cannot be found

      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony a6100
      Image cannot be found

      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R100
      Image cannot be found

      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon R7
      Image cannot be found

      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Sony a7R IV
      Image cannot be found

      Full Frame

      61.0 MP

      Fujifilm S2 Pro
      Image cannot be found

      APS-C

      6 MP

      Nikon Z30
      Image cannot be found

      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Nikon Z8
      Image cannot be found

      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon R50
      Image cannot be found

      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R5 C
      Image cannot be found

      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Sony a6600
      Image cannot be found

      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Advantage of Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)
      Image cannot be found
      Image cannot be found
      Image cannot be found

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 vs Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)
      Larger Sensor 1/2.3-inch vs Micro Four Thirds
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 25,600
      RAW Support vs
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.1 vs f/1.7
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.9 vs f/2.8
      Min Macro Focus Distance 20 cm vs 3 cm
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 921k dot
      Viewfinder vs Electronic
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 60 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1500 sec vs 1/4000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 8.0 fps vs 11.0 fps
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 3840 x 2160
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Lighter 530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz) vs 405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz)
      Longer Battery Life 240 shots vs 300 shots

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Leica D-Lux (Typ 109).

      Leica D-Lux 7
      Image cannot be found

      Micro Four Thirds

      17 MP

      Canon R100
      Image cannot be found

      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Fujifilm X-E4
      Image cannot be found

      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Canon R50
      Image cannot be found

      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a9
      Image cannot be found

      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R3
      Image cannot be found

      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Pentax Q-S1
      Image cannot be found

      1/1.7-inch

      12.4 MP

      Leica D-Lux 6
      Image cannot be found

      1/1.7-inch

      10.1 MP

      Canon 5DS R
      Image cannot be found

      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M1 III
      Image cannot be found

      Micro Four Thirds

      20.4 MP

      Nikon Z8
      Image cannot be found

      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Pentax WG-3
      Image cannot be found

      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,20025,600
        Face Detection
        Image Stabilization
      WEAKNESSES Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inchMicro Four Thirds
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life240 shots300 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 and Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) have 3.0" Fixed screens with 460k dot and 921k dot resolutions respectively.


      Electronic Viewfinder on Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,760k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200.

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 features a 20.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200. Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) features a 12.8 megapixel Micro Four Thirds [] sensor with dimensions of 17.3 x 13 mm and a total area of 169 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 25,600 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 can take pictures up to 5184 x 2920 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 5184 x 3888, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) can take pictures up to 4112 x 3088 resolution.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


      NFC on Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 comes with 4 x AA battery pack with battery life of 240 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 has a single MS Duo / MS PRO Duo /SD /SDHC card slot. Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1500 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200, and up to 1/4000 sec on Leica D-Lux (Typ 109). Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 can shoot continuously up to 8.0 fps. Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) can shoot continuously up to 11.0 fps.


      Flash

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 6.80 m. Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Shoe Mount..

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 body has dimensions of 123 x 83 x 87 mm (4.84 x 3.27 x 3.43") and Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) body has dimensions of 118 x 66 x 55 mm (4.65 x 2.6 x 2.17"). Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 weighs 530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz) and Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) weighs 405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz).

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

      123 mm

      83 mm

      Image cannot be displayed

      118 mm

      66 mm

      Image cannot be displayed


      87 mm

      Image cannot be displayed

      55 mm

      Image cannot be displayed

      Size comparisons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 and Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 and Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

      POOR
      50
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      74
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,760k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,760k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

      GOOD
      72
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot

      Street Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

      GOOD
      79
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

      GOOD
      80
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      GOOD
      83
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 and Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) and give them scores of 53 and 68 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

      OVERALL
      53
      OVERALL
      68

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.8 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      GOOD
      76
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps

      Video

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160

      Focusing

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      GOOD
      73
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      GOOD
      75
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,760k dot

      Connectivity

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

      POOR
      46
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      GOOD
      73
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots


      For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

      Amazon Affiliate Disclosure
      ZKelectronics is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for website owners to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon (.com, .co.uk, .ca, etc) and any other websites that may be affiliated with Amazon Service LLC Associates Program.