Canon S200 vs Sony HX10V

Below, we are evaluating the Canon S200 and Sony HX10V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and HX10V (18MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and HX10V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The S200 was announced 2 years later than the HX10V and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S200 scores versus the HX10V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon S200 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon S200 offers exterior measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Canon S200 and Sony HX10V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S200 against the HX10V.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and HX10V is 93 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S200 and HX10V.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S200 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony HX10V will deliver more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern S200 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.