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Canon SX20 IS vs Sony TX200V

Portability
65
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon SX20 IS vs Sony TX200V Key Specs

Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Old Model is Canon SX10 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX30 IS
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon SX20 IS vs Sony TX200V Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SX20 IS versus Sony TX200V, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and TX200V (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was unveiled 19 months prior to the TX200V which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX20 IS grades vs the TX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Sony TX200V

 SX20 IS TX200V 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Canon SX20 IS

 TX200V SX20 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2010Newer by 19 months
Screen size3.3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Sony TX200V

 SX20 IS TX200V 

Canon SX20 IS vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX20 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX20 IS versus Sony TX200V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX20 IS versus the TX200V.

Canon SX20 IS vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and TX200V is 65 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX20 IS and TX200V.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony TX200V to render greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SX20 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX20 IS vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Portrait photography features
Sony TX200V Portrait photography features
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you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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megapixel count good (18MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX20 IS
Street photography with Sony TX200V
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screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (600 grams)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
environment proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX20 IS
Sports photography with Sony TX200V
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amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Travel photography details
Sony TX200V Travel photography details
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built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (600 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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environment proofing
supports focus via touch
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Landscape photography features
Sony TX200V Landscape photography features
35
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Vlogging highlights
Sony TX200V Vlogging highlights
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really wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (600g)
35
decently wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no external mic port
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Canon SX20 IS vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Sony TX200V
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2010-07-06 2012-01-30
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 0cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3.3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 gr (1.32 pounds) 129 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 - 220 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $500 $500