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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony S930

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony S930 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
  • Introduced May 2009
  • New Model is Canon SX210 IS
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony S930 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX200 IS and Sony S930, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was unveiled 5 months later than the S930 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX200 IS matches up against the S930 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Sony S930

 SX200 IS S930 
Display sizing3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution230k112kClearer display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Canon SX200 IS

 S930 SX200 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Sony S930

 SX200 IS S930 
IntroducedMay 2009January 2009Same age
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS provides physical 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 S930 has measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX200 IS and Sony S930 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX200 IS versus the S930.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony S930 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and S930 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and S930.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX200 IS to show extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
28
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography factors
Sony S930 Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (247g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX200 IS
Sports photography with Sony S930
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography information
Sony S930 Travel photography information
62
lighter than average (247g)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography features
Sony S930 Landscape photography features
42
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
31
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging information
Sony S930 Vlogging information
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (247g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (320 x 240 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Sony S930
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-05-14 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.4"
Resolution of display 230k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 1/8s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 gr (0.54 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $329 $219