Canon A3000 IS vs Sony HX200V
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Canon A3000 IS vs Sony HX200V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Introduced May 2012
- Old Model is Sony HX100V
- Updated by Sony HX300
Canon A3000 IS vs Sony HX200V Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Canon A3000 IS vs Sony HX200V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and HX200V (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe A3000 IS was revealed 3 years before the HX200V which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon A3000 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A3000 IS matches up versus the HX200V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon A3000 IS vs Sony HX200V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A3000 IS Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Sony HX200V
A3000 IS | HX200V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Canon A3000 IS
HX200V | A3000 IS | |||
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Introduced | May 2012 | January 2010 | More modern by 28 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Sony HX200V
A3000 IS | HX200V | |||
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Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Canon A3000 IS vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A3000 IS enjoys physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A3000 IS vs Sony HX200V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the A3000 IS against the HX200V.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and HX200V is 94 and 66 respectively.
Canon A3000 IS vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A3000 IS and HX200V.
As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX200V to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged A3000 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon A3000 IS vs Sony HX200V Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-01-05 | 2012-05-11 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 12.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165 gr (0.36 pounds) | 583 gr (1.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 450 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-8L | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $240 | $480 |