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Canon A3000 IS vs Sony HX200V

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(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
Sony HX200V
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Sony HX200V

 A3000 IS HX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Canon A3000 IS

 HX200V A3000 IS 
IntroducedMay 2012January 2010More modern by 28 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Sony HX200V

 A3000 IS HX200V 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and HX200V is 94 and 66 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography factors
Sony HX200V Portrait photography factors
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
45
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography features
Sony HX200V Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
51
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography features
Sony HX200V Sports photography features
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
56
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery life (450 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography highlights
Sony HX200V Travel photography highlights
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
57
great battery life (450 CIPA)
good megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
long zoom (810mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (583 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Landscape photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (27mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
great battery life (450 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging highlights
Sony HX200V Vlogging highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
27
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (583g)
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Canon A3000 IS vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Sony HX200V
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
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