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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony G3

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Replacement is Canon SX210 IS
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony G3 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon SX200 IS and Sony G3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was announced 5 months after the G3 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX200 IS matches up against the G3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Sony G3

 SX200 IS G3 

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Canon SX200 IS

 G3 SX200 IS 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Sony G3

 SX200 IS G3 
LaunchedMay 2009January 2009Similar age
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS features physical measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony G3 has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX200 IS and Sony G3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX200 IS and the G3.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony G3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and G3 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and G3.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX200 IS to offer you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX200 IS
Portrait photography with Sony G3
28
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
25
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX200 IS
Street photography with Sony G3
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography info
Sony G3 Sports photography info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography advice
Sony G3 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than others (247 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX200 IS
Landscape photography with Sony G3
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
35
you can focus manually
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging info
Sony G3 Vlogging info
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
27
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Sony G3
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-05-14 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 lb) 185g (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $329 $200