Canon SX200 IS vs Sony TX66

Below, we are reviewing the Canon SX200 IS versus Sony TX66, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and TX66 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was unveiled 3 years earlier than the TX66 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX200 IS matches up vs the TX66 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS has got outside measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX200 IS versus Sony TX66 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the TX66.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and TX66 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and TX66.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TX66 to show more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be behind in sensor tech.