Canon SX200 IS vs Sony TX30
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony TX30 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced May 2009
- Successor is Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
- Announced July 2013

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony TX30 Overview
Below is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX200 IS vs Sony TX30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and TX30 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX200 IS was introduced 5 years earlier than the TX30 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX200 IS matches up versus the TX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony TX30 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Sony TX30
SX200 IS | TX30 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Canon SX200 IS
TX30 | SX200 IS | |||
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Announced | July 2013 | ![]() | May 2009 | More recent by 51 months |
Screen sizing | 3.3" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+999k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Sony TX30
SX200 IS | TX30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Canon SX200 IS vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS provides external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX200 IS vs Sony TX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX200 IS vs the TX30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and TX30 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and TX30.
Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony TX30 to deliver extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older SX200 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony TX30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-05-14 | 2013-07-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.3 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3.3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 247 gr (0.54 lb) | 141 gr (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
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) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $329 | $230 |