Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX99

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX200 IS and Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) come with different sensor sizing.

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The SX200 IS was revealed 10 years prior to the HX99 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX200 IS matches up vs the HX99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS offers outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony HX99 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX200 IS and Sony HX99 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX200 IS vs the HX99.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and HX99 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and HX99.

As you can see, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX200 IS with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX99 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.