Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX100V

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.

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.

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.

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.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and HX100V is 90 and 66 respectively.

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.