Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W510

Here, we are comparing the Canon SX200 IS versus Sony W510, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was unveiled 20 months before the W510 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX200 IS matches up against the W510 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS has got external 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) while the Sony W510 has measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Canon SX200 IS versus Sony W510 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX200 IS versus the W510.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and W510 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and W510.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged SX200 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.