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Canon SX160 IS vs Sony H200

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX150 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX170 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
Photography Glossary

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony H200 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX160 IS vs Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was revealed 6 months later than the H200 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX160 IS grades vs the H200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Sony H200

 SX160 IS H200 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Canon SX160 IS

 H200 SX160 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Sony H200

 SX160 IS H200 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2013Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS provides exterior dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Sony H200 has proportions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX160 IS vs Sony H200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX160 IS versus the H200.

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony H200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and H200 is 86 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The visual here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and H200.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony H200 to show greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography advice
Sony H200 Portrait photography advice
46
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
38
decent megapixels (20MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Street photography details
Sony H200 Street photography details
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (291g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Sports photography advice
Sony H200 Sports photography advice
51
incredible zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery life (380 shots)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography information
Sony H200 Travel photography information
69
good battery life (380 shots)
lighter than competition (291g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (448mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
53
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (633mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
more heavy than average (530g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX160 IS
Landscape photography with Sony H200
51
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
good battery life (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
41
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging highlights
Sony H200 Vlogging highlights
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition (291 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
25
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than average (530g)
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Canon SX160 IS vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Sony H200
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-06-21 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 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 291 gr (0.64 lb) 530 gr (1.17 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 380 shots 240 shots
Form of battery AA AA
Battery ID 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 SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $199 $250