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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX30V

Portability
90 Imaging
35 Features
37 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90 Imaging
42 Features
50 Overall
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX30V Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(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
  • Refreshed by Canon SX210 IS
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Older Model is Sony HX20V
  • Refreshed by Sony HX50V
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX30V Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX200 IS and Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was introduced 3 years before the HX30V and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX200 IS matches up against the HX30V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Sony HX30V

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Canon SX200 IS

		

		

			
 HX30V SX200 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012May 2009Fresher by 34 months
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Sony HX30V

		

		

			
 SX200 IS HX30V 
Focus manually  Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither includes Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS features outer 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 HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
See the Canon SX200 IS and Sony HX30V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX200 IS against the HX30V.
Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX30V size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and HX30V is 90 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The visual here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and HX30V.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony HX30V to show more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older SX200 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX30V Portrait photography highlights
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 you can focus manually
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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 has manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 features face detection focusing
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX200 IS Street photography features
Sony HX30V Street photography features
60
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (247g)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (254g)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX200 IS
Sports photography with Sony HX30V
27
 image stabilization (Optical)
 max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
49
 great zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX200 IS Travel photography advice
Sony HX30V Travel photography advice
63
 lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (28mm)
 great zoom (336mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
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 lighter than average (254 grams)
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (500mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography details
Sony HX30V Landscape photography details
43
 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 lack of Timelapse recording
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 has manual focus
 pretty wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX200 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Sony HX30V as a Vlogging camera
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (247g)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of microphone socket
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 pretty wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focusing
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than average (254 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic port
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX30V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Sony HX30V
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-05-14 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.20 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lb) 254 gr (0.56 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 life - 320 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $329 $420