Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX50V

Here is a detailed review of the Canon SX200 IS versus Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was revealed 5 years earlier than the HX50V and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the SX200 IS grades against the HX50V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor 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") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX200 IS versus Sony HX50V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the HX50V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and HX50V is 90 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and HX50V.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony HX50V to give more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.