Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX200 IS
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Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
- Announced March 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
- 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Launched May 2009
- Later Model is Canon SX210 IS
Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX1 IS and Canon SX200 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are built by Canon. The image resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the SX200 IS (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SX1 IS was brought out about the same time to the SX200 IS and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX1 IS matches up against the SX200 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Canon PowerShot SX200 IS. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Canon SX200 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Canon SX200 IS
SX1 IS | SX200 IS | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Canon SX1 IS
SX200 IS | SX1 IS | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Canon SX200 IS
SX1 IS | SX200 IS | |||
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Launched | March 2009 | May 2009 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Touch display | No Touch display |
Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX1 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Canon SX200 IS has proportions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX1 IS and Canon SX200 IS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX1 IS compared to the SX200 IS.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and SX200 IS is 64 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and SX200 IS.
To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX200 IS to deliver greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.
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Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-03-27 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 28-336mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.4-5.3 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 0cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/3200 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | 3.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/500 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 615 grams (1.36 pounds) | 247 grams (0.54 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
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 model | - | NB-5L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $600 | $329 |