Canon SX200 IS vs Sony RX100 VI

Here is a extended overview of the Canon SX200 IS and Sony RX100 VI, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") boast totally different sensor size.

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The SX200 IS was unveiled 10 years earlier than the RX100 VI and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX200 IS matches up versus the RX100 VI with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS has outer dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check the Canon SX200 IS and Sony RX100 VI in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX200 IS against the RX100 VI.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and RX100 VI is 90 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and RX100 VI.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX200 IS using its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX100 VI will provide you with greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SX200 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.