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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W530

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W530 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
  • New Model is Canon SX210 IS
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W530 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Canon SX200 IS and Sony W530, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was launched 20 months before the W530 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX200 IS matches up against the W530 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Sony W530

 SX200 IS W530 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Canon SX200 IS

 W530 SX200 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2011May 2009More modern by 20 months

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Sony W530

 SX200 IS W530 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony W530 has proportions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX200 IS and Sony W530 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the W530.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W530 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and W530 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and W530.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony W530 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX200 IS
Portrait photography with Sony W530
29
you can focus manually
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography details
Sony W530 Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography factors
Sony W530 Sports photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography highlights
Sony W530 Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography features
Sony W530 Landscape photography features
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
33
really wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging factors
Sony W530 Vlogging factors
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
26
really wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Sony W530
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2009-05-14 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
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 pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 lbs) 113g (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $329 $269