Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX30 IS

Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX200 IS versus Canon SX30 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both created by Canon. The image resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the SX30 IS (14MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was manufactured 16 months before the SX30 IS making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX200 IS scores versus the SX30 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Canon PowerShot SX30 IS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Canon SX30 IS Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS has external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Canon SX30 IS has specifications of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the SX30 IS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and SX30 IS is 90 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The visual underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and SX30 IS.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX30 IS to render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older SX200 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.