Canon SX200 IS vs Sony A450

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX200 IS and Sony A450, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the A450 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The SX200 IS was revealed 7 months prior to the A450 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX200 IS matches up against the A450 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony A450 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX200 IS and Sony A450 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX200 IS vs the A450.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and A450 is 90 and 65 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and A450.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX200 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony A450 will give you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.