Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W230
90 Imaging
34 Features
37 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
25 Overall
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W230 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W230 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Sony W230
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Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Canon SX200 IS
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Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Sony W230
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Launched | May 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W230 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
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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 |
Retail cost | $329 | $180 |