Canon SX200 IS vs Sony G3
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony G3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony G3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Sony G3
SX200 IS | G3 |
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Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Canon SX200 IS
G3 | SX200 IS | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Sony G3
SX200 IS | G3 | |||
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Launched | May 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony G3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
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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 |