Canon SX200 IS vs Canon XC10
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Canon SX200 IS vs Canon XC10 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed May 2009
- Successor is Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 20000
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-241mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 1040g - 125 x 102 x 122mm
- Announced April 2015

Canon SX200 IS vs Canon XC10 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX200 IS and Canon XC10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the XC10 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and XC10 (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

The SX200 IS was announced 6 years earlier than the XC10 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX200 IS matches up against the XC10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX200 IS vs Canon XC10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Canon XC10. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Canon XC10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Canon XC10
SX200 IS | XC10 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 1k | Sharper screen (+229k dot) |
Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Canon SX200 IS
XC10 | SX200 IS | |||
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Announced | April 2015 | ![]() | May 2009 | More modern by 71 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Canon XC10
SX200 IS | XC10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Canon SX200 IS vs Canon XC10 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS has physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Canon XC10 has specifications of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") along with a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs).
See the Canon SX200 IS and Canon XC10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX200 IS against the XC10.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and XC10 is 90 and 54 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Canon XC10 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and XC10.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The SX200 IS has the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX200 IS vs Canon XC10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX200 IS vs Canon XC10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Canon XC10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Canon XC10 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-05-14 | 2015-04-08 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | DIGIC DV5 |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 12.8 x 9.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 122.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 20000 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 24-241mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.3 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 8cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 1 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 3.8fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (120p, 100p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | XF-AVC, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 247g (0.54 lbs) | 1040g (2.29 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") |
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 ID | NB-5L | LP-E6N |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $329 | $1,599 |