Canon S200 vs Sony HX50V

Lets look closer at the Canon S200 versus Sony HX50V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and HX50V (20MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and HX50V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The S200 was introduced 11 months later than the HX50V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S200 grades vs the HX50V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The whole galleries are available at Canon S200 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon S200 offers outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check out the Canon S200 versus Sony HX50V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S200 versus the HX50V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and HX50V is 93 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S200 and HX50V.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S200 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX50V will give greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger S200 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.