Canon SX1 IS vs Sony TX200V

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon SX1 IS vs Sony TX200V, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and TX200V (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was revealed 3 years earlier than the TX200V and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX1 IS grades vs the TX200V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The full galleries are available at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX1 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has proportions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Canon SX1 IS vs Sony TX200V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX1 IS against the TX200V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and TX200V is 64 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX1 IS and TX200V.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony TX200V to offer greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older SX1 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.