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Canon SX1 IS vs Sony H200

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(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
Sony H200
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Sony H200

 SX1 IS H200 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Canon SX1 IS

 H200 SX1 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013March 2009More recent by 46 months
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution460k230kClearer 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).

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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.

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony H200 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography advice
Sony H200 Portrait photography advice
46
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
37
MP count decent (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography features
Sony H200 Street photography features
56
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (615g)
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography factors
Sony H200 Sports photography factors
33
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX1 IS
Travel photography with Sony H200
52
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (615 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
53
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (633mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (240 shots)
heavier than competition (530g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography highlights
Sony H200 Landscape photography highlights
44
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
40
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery (240 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging advice
Sony H200 Vlogging advice
57
rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (615g)
25
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition (530 grams)
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Canon SX1 IS vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Sony H200
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
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