Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L820

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and L820 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was released 4 years prior to the L820 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX200 IS scores against the L820 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Nikon Coolpix L820. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Nikon L820 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS has got outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Nikon L820 has sizing of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).

See the Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L820 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX200 IS against the L820.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and L820 is 90 and 72 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and L820.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon L820 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SX200 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.