Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX9V
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
- 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Revealed May 2009
- Replacement is Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
- Introduced July 2011

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX9V Overview
Below is a in depth overview of the Canon SX200 IS versus Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX200 IS was unveiled 3 years prior to the HX9V and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX200 IS grades vs the HX9V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX9V Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Sony HX9V
SX200 IS | HX9V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Canon SX200 IS
HX9V | SX200 IS | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | ![]() | May 2009 | More recent by 26 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Sony HX9V
SX200 IS | HX9V | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS offers 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 HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX200 IS versus Sony HX9V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX200 IS versus the HX9V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and HX9V is 90 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and HX9V.
All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX9V to deliver greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SX200 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX9V Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-05-14 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.3 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 grams (0.54 lbs) | 245 grams (0.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
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 model | NB-5L | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $329 | $328 |