Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX200V

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX200 IS versus Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and HX200V (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was unveiled 4 years earlier than the HX200V which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX200 IS scores against the HX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS has got outer measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX200 IS versus Sony HX200V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX200 IS against the HX200V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and HX200V is 90 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and HX200V.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX200V to produce more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.