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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W370

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W370 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
  • Launched May 2009
  • Updated by Canon SX210 IS
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W370 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX200 IS and Sony W370, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was launched 7 months before the W370 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX200 IS scores versus the W370 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Sony W370

 SX200 IS W370 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Canon SX200 IS

 W370 SX200 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2010May 2009Fresher by 7 months

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Sony W370

 SX200 IS W370 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS has physical measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX200 IS and the W370.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W370 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and W370 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and W370.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W370 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX200 IS
Portrait photography with Sony W370
29
has manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography advice
Sony W370 Street photography advice
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (247 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography highlights
Sony W370 Sports photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX200 IS
Travel photography with Sony W370
63
lighter than competitors in class (247g)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
58
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W370 as a Landscape photography camera
43
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX200 IS
Vlogging with Sony W370
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (247 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Sony W370
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-05-14 2010-01-07
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lb) 179 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-5L NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $329 $230