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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX9V

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(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
Sony HX9V
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Sony HX9V

 SX200 IS HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Canon SX200 IS

 HX9V SX200 IS 
IntroducedJuly 2011May 2009More recent by 26 months
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Sony HX9V

 SX200 IS HX9V 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX9V size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Portrait photography camera
28
focusing manually
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX200 IS
Sports photography with Sony HX9V
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than others (247 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Landscape photography camera
42
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging advice
Sony HX9V Vlogging advice
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Sony HX9V
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
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