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Canon SX170 IS vs Sony H200

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Canon SX170 IS vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
  • Released August 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX160 IS
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon SX170 IS vs Sony H200 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX170 IS vs Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was unveiled 8 months after the H200 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX170 IS grades versus the H200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Sony H200

 SX170 IS H200 
IntroducedAugust 2013January 2013More modern by 8 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Canon SX170 IS

 H200 SX170 IS 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Sony H200

 SX170 IS H200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SX170 IS vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX170 IS offers outside dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony H200 has sizing of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX170 IS against the H200.

Canon SX170 IS vs Sony H200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and H200 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX170 IS and H200.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony H200 to show greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer SX170 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX170 IS vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX170 IS
Portrait photography with Sony H200
44
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
38
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Street photography highlights
Sony H200 Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (251g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Sports photography features
Sony H200 Sports photography features
48
excellent zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony H200 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors in class (251 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (448mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
53
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (633mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (240 shots)
heavier than competition in class (530 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography info
Sony H200 Landscape photography info
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Vlogging information
Sony H200 Vlogging information
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (251 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
25
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (530 grams)
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Canon SX170 IS vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Sony H200
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-08-22 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Color LCD ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 251g (0.55 lb) 530g (1.17 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 shots 240 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $0 $250