Canon SX200 IS vs Sony TX7

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX200 IS vs Sony TX7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is relatively similar but the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") have different sensor dimensions.

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The SX200 IS was unveiled 7 months before the TX7 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX200 IS scores against the TX7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The full galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS comes with physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony TX7 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX200 IS vs Sony TX7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the TX7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and TX7 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and TX7.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX200 IS having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon SX200 IS will offer greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SX200 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.