Canon SX150 IS vs Sony HX200V

Let's look closer at the Canon SX150 IS versus Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and HX200V (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was revealed within a month of the HX200V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX150 IS scores vs the HX200V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS features physical dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX150 IS versus Sony HX200V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX150 IS against the HX200V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and HX200V is 86 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and HX200V.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony HX200V to deliver extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.