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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony QX1

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
48
Overall
56

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony QX1 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
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Updated by Canon SX210 IS
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Revealed September 2014
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony QX1 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Canon SX200 IS and Sony QX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Lens-style by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX200 IS was revealed 6 years earlier than the QX1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX200 IS grades vs the QX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Sony QX1

 SX200 IS QX1 
Display size3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Canon SX200 IS

 QX1 SX200 IS 
RevealedSeptember 2014May 2009More modern by 64 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Sony QX1

 SX200 IS QX1 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS enjoys physical measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony QX1 has measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX200 IS vs the QX1.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony QX1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and QX1 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and QX1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX200 IS with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony QX1 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography info
Sony QX1 Portrait photography info
28
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
65
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
no manual exposure
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX200 IS
Street photography with Sony QX1
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (247g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
69
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports touch focus
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (216g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX200 IS
Sports photography with Sony QX1
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
56
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (440 shots)
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competitors in class (247 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
71
better than average battery life (440 CIPA)
supports touch focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (216 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX200 IS
Landscape photography with Sony QX1
42
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
63
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (440 CIPA)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging highlights
Sony QX1 Vlogging highlights
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (247 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
32
touch screen
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing mic port
heavier than others in class (216g)
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony QX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Sony QX1
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISSony Alpha QX1
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Sony Alpha QX1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Lens-style
Revealed 2009-05-14 2014-09-03
Body design Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 1600 16000
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.3 -
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.6
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches -
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lb) 216 gr (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 440 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $329 $500