Canon SX200 IS vs Sony TX100V
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony TX100V 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
- Introduced May 2009
- Refreshed by Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2011

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony TX100V Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon SX200 IS vs Sony TX100V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and TX100V (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX200 IS was brought out 20 months before the TX100V which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX200 IS scores vs the TX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony TX100V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Sony TX100V
SX200 IS | TX100V | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Canon SX200 IS
TX100V | SX200 IS | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | May 2009 | More modern by 20 months |
Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+999k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Sony TX100V
SX200 IS | TX100V | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Canon SX200 IS vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS provides outside 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 TX100V has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
See the Canon SX200 IS vs Sony TX100V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX200 IS vs the TX100V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and TX100V is 90 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and TX100V.
As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony TX100V to deliver greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony TX100V Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-05-14 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
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) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.3 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3.5" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 247g (0.54 lb) | 147g (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
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 | One | One |
Price at launch | $329 | $380 |