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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony TX1

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Newer Model is Canon SX210 IS
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched August 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony TX1 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SX200 IS versus Sony TX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is very similar but the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor size.

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The SX200 IS was introduced 2 months prior to the TX1 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX200 IS scores against the TX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Sony TX1

 SX200 IS TX1 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Canon SX200 IS

 TX1 SX200 IS 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Sony TX1

 SX200 IS TX1 
LaunchedMay 2009August 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS features exterior measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX200 IS versus the TX1.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and TX1 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and TX1.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX200 IS with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon SX200 IS will offer you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography information
Sony TX1 Portrait photography information
28
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography information
Sony TX1 Street photography information
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography information
Sony TX1 Travel photography information
62
lighter than competition (247g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Landscape photography camera
42
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
31
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging highlights
Sony TX1 Vlogging highlights
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
28
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Sony TX1
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2009-05-14 2009-08-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 0cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $329 $350