Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX5

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX200 IS and Sony HX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is relatively close but the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX200 IS was launched 13 months prior to the HX5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX200 IS matches up vs the HX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS provides outer measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX200 IS and Sony HX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX200 IS versus the HX5.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and HX5 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and HX5.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX200 IS due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon SX200 IS will render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.