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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W230

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(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
  • Successor is Canon SX210 IS
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W230 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Canon SX200 IS and Sony W230, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was revealed 3 months after the W230 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX200 IS scores vs the W230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Sony W230

 SX200 IS W230 

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Canon SX200 IS

 W230 SX200 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Sony W230

 SX200 IS W230 
LaunchedMay 2009February 2009Similar age
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS offers physical 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 W230 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX200 IS and Sony W230 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX200 IS against the W230.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W230 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and W230 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and W230.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos although you would want to take the age of the products into consideration.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography info
Sony W230 Portrait photography info
28
manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony W230 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography advice
Sony W230 Sports photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography highlights
Sony W230 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than competition (247 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W230 as a Landscape photography camera
42
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
36
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX200 IS
Vlogging with Sony W230
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Sony W230
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-05-14 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing distance 0cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247g (0.54 pounds) 156g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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