Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX100V
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![Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-SX200-IS.jpg)
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX100V 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
- Introduced May 2009
- New Model is Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Announced October 2011
- Renewed by Sony HX200V
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX100V Overview
Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX200 IS versus Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and HX100V (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The SX200 IS was announced 3 years before the HX100V and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX200 IS grades versus the HX100V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX100V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Sony HX100V
SX200 IS | HX100V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Canon SX200 IS
HX100V | SX200 IS | |||
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Announced | October 2011 | ![]() | May 2009 | More recent by 29 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Sony HX100V
SX200 IS | HX100V | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS has got physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX200 IS versus Sony HX100V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX200 IS vs the HX100V.
![Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX100V size comparison Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX100V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX200-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX100V-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and HX100V is 90 and 66 respectively.
![Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX200-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX100V-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and HX100V.
Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX100V to deliver greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
![Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX200-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX100V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX200-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX100V-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX100V Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-05-14 | 2011-10-21 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.3 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 12.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 247g (0.54 lb) | 577g (1.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
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-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $329 | $429 |