Canon SX1 IS vs Sony H200
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Canon SX1 IS vs Sony H200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
- 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)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
- Released January 2013

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony H200 Overview
Below is a complete analysis of the Canon SX1 IS vs Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and H200 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX1 IS was unveiled 4 years before the H200 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the SX1 IS scores vs the H200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony H200 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The full galleries are available at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Sony H200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Sony H200
SX1 IS | H200 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Canon SX1 IS
H200 | SX1 IS | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | March 2009 | More recent by 46 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Sony H200
SX1 IS | H200 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Canon SX1 IS vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX1 IS has got outer measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Sony H200 has specifications of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX1 IS vs Sony H200 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX1 IS versus the H200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and H200 is 64 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and H200.
Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony H200 to result in more detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older SX1 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX1 IS vs Sony H200 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-03-27 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
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 | 10 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5184 x 2920 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 24-633mm (26.4x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 20cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.8 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | ClearPhoto LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | 6.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/500s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 615 grams (1.36 lb) | 530 grams (1.17 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") | 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 pictures |
Battery form | - | AA |
Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $600 | $250 |