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Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX200 IS

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(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
Canon SX200 IS
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Canon SX200 IS

 SX1 IS SX200 IS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Canon SX1 IS

 SX200 IS SX1 IS 
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Canon SX200 IS

 SX1 IS SX200 IS 
LaunchedMarch 2009May 2009Similar generation
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX200 IS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX200 IS sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography advice
Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX1 IS
Street photography with Canon SX200 IS
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screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (615g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography advice
Canon SX200 IS Sports photography advice
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great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX200 IS as a Travel photography camera
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has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (615g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition in class (247g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography advice
Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography advice
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manual focus
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging details
Canon SX200 IS Vlogging details
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really wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (615g)
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Canon SX200 IS
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISCanon PowerShot SX200 IS
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