Canon SX160 IS vs Sony H200
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Canon SX160 IS vs Sony H200 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony H200 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The full galleries are available at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Sony H200
SX160 IS | H200 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Canon SX160 IS
H200 | SX160 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Sony H200
SX160 IS | H200 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX160 IS vs Sony H200 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 | |
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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 |