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Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX200 IS

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Successor is Canon SX20 IS
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
  • Announced May 2009
  • New Model is Canon SX210 IS
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Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX10 IS and Canon SX200 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both built by Canon. The image resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the SX200 IS (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was manufactured 3 months before the SX200 IS and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX10 IS matches up versus the SX200 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Canon SX200 IS

 SX10 IS SX200 IS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Canon SX10 IS

 SX200 IS SX10 IS 
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Canon SX200 IS

 SX10 IS SX200 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009May 2009Similar generation
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX10 IS offers external dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Canon SX200 IS has dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX10 IS versus the SX200 IS.

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX200 IS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and SX200 IS is 65 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX200 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The visual underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and SX200 IS.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX200 IS to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX200 IS sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX10 IS
Portrait photography with Canon SX200 IS
39
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/500s)
comes with face detect focusing
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
focusing manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography information
Canon SX200 IS Street photography information
49
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others in class (600 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography details
Canon SX200 IS Sports photography details
33
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography features
Canon SX200 IS Travel photography features
52
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (600g)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography info
Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography info
34
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging info
Canon SX200 IS Vlogging info
52
pretty wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
heavier than others in class (600g)
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Canon SX200 IS
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISCanon PowerShot SX200 IS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Canon PowerShot SX200 IS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-15 2009-05-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-336mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.4-5.3
Macro focus distance 0cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600g (1.32 pounds) 247g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $275 $329