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Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX600 HS

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Later Model is Canon SX210 IS
Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Newer Model is Canon SX610 HS
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Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX200 IS versus Canon SX600 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both designed by Canon. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and SX600 HS (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was released 5 years prior to the SX600 HS which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX200 IS matches up vs the SX600 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Canon SX600 HS

 SX200 IS SX600 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Canon SX200 IS

 SX600 HS SX200 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2014May 2009Newer by 56 months
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Canon SX600 HS

 SX200 IS SX600 HS 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS has physical measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Canon SX600 HS has measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX200 IS vs the SX600 HS.

Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX600 HS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and SX600 HS is 90 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX600 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The image here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and SX600 HS.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX600 HS to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX600 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography information
Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography information
29
has manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Street photography camera
Canon SX600 HS as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (247 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (188g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography advice
Canon SX600 HS Sports photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
41
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX200 IS
Travel photography with Canon SX600 HS
63
lighter than others in class (247g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
70
lighter than competition (188 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX600 HS as a Landscape photography camera
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
48
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX200 IS
Vlogging with Canon SX600 HS
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (247g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1280 pxls)
lighter than competition (188g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
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Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Canon SX600 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISCanon PowerShot SX600 HS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Canon PowerShot SX600 HS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-05-14 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DIGIC 4+
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - PureColor II G (TFT)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T))
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1280
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 247 grams (0.54 pounds) 188 grams (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 - 290 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $329 $249