Canon 600D vs Sony HX200V

Below, we will be looking at the Canon 600D and Sony HX200V, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the 600D (18MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is relatively well matched but the 600D (APS-C) and HX200V (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The 600D was introduced 13 months before the HX200V which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 600D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 600D grades against the HX200V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 600D and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 600D Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 600D has got outer dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the 600D versus the HX200V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 600D and HX200V is 66 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 600D and HX200V.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The 600D features the bigger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh less difficult. The more aged 600D is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.