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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony H20

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
32
Features
29
Overall
30

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony H20 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
  • New Model is Canon SX210 IS
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Revealed May 2009
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony H20 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SX200 IS and Sony H20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was brought out very close to the H20 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX200 IS scores versus the H20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Sony H20

 SX200 IS H20 

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Canon SX200 IS

 H20 SX200 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Sony H20

 SX200 IS H20 
RevealedMay 2009May 2009Similar age
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS has got physical measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the H20.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony H20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and H20 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The visual below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and H20.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX200 IS to give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography highlights
Sony H20 Portrait photography highlights
28
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography features
Sony H20 Street photography features
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (247g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography factors
Sony H20 Sports photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography info
Sony H20 Travel photography info
62
lighter than others in class (247g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
51
built-in flash
long zoom (380mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (250g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography information
Sony H20 Landscape photography information
42
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
36
manual focus
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging highlights
Sony H20 Vlogging highlights
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (247 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
heavier than others (250g)
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Sony H20
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-05-14 2009-05-14
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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus range 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 247 grams (0.54 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $329 $249