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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W330

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(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
  • Released May 2009
  • Successor is Canon SX210 IS
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W330 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W330, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the W330 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was brought out 7 months prior to the W330 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX200 IS grades versus the W330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Sony W330

 SX200 IS W330 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Canon SX200 IS

 W330 SX200 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2010May 2009More modern by 7 months

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Sony W330

 SX200 IS W330 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS has external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony W330 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX200 IS and the W330.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W330 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and W330 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and W330.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W330 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography information
Sony W330 Portrait photography information
28
manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography info
Sony W330 Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography advice
Sony W330 Sports photography advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
decent MP (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography factors
Sony W330 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than competition in class (247g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX200 IS
Landscape photography with Sony W330
42
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony W330 as a Vlogging camera
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Sony W330
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2009-05-14 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 0cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 jack
Headphone jack
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 247 gr (0.54 lb) 128 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $329 $170