Canon SX200 IS vs Sony TX20

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX200 IS versus Sony TX20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and TX20 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was revealed 3 years earlier than the TX20 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX200 IS matches up against the TX20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS offers outer measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony TX20 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX200 IS versus Sony TX20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX200 IS and the TX20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and TX20 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and TX20.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony TX20 to show greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older SX200 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.