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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX350

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX350 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 HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Released December 2016
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX350 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and HX350 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was manufactured 8 years prior to the HX350 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX200 IS scores vs the HX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Sony HX350

 SX200 IS HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Canon SX200 IS

 HX350 SX200 IS 
ReleasedDecember 2016May 2009Newer by 92 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Sony HX350

 SX200 IS HX350 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS features external measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony HX350 has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX200 IS and the HX350.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and HX350 is 90 and 62 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and HX350.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX350 to provide extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography factors
Sony HX350 Portrait photography factors
29
has manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
48
manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
has face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography features
Sony HX350 Street photography features
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (247g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (652 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX200 IS
Sports photography with Sony HX350
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography details
Sony HX350 Travel photography details
63
lighter than average in class (247g)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
54
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (652 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX200 IS
Landscape photography with Sony HX350
43
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
50
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX350 as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (247g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
27
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
more heavy than others in class (652 grams)
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Sony HX350
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-05-14 2016-12-20
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ X
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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 lbs) 652g (1.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 life - 300 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $329 -