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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony H200

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • Refreshed by Canon SX150 IS
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony H200 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX130 IS versus Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and H200 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was released 3 years before the H200 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX130 IS grades versus the H200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Sony H200

 SX130 IS H200 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Canon SX130 IS

 H200 SX130 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2010Newer by 29 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Sony H200

 SX130 IS H200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS has got outside measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Sony H200 has measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX130 IS versus Sony H200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX130 IS vs the H200.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony H200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and H200 is 85 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and H200.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony H200 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX130 IS
Portrait photography with Sony H200
29
manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
38
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX130 IS
Street photography with Sony H200
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (308g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
45
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony H200 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography information
Sony H200 Travel photography information
61
lighter than others in class (308 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
53
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (633mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery life (240 per charge)
more heavy than average (530 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H200 as a Landscape photography camera
42
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery life (240 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging highlights
Sony H200 Vlogging highlights
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (308 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
25
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
more heavy than average (530g)
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Sony H200
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-08-19 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
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 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308 gr (0.68 pounds) 530 gr (1.17 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
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 life - 240 photographs
Style of battery - AA
Battery model 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $250 $250