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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W610

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W610 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
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Updated by Canon SX210 IS
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W610 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX200 IS and Sony W610, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was launched 3 years earlier than the W610 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX200 IS scores vs the W610 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Sony W610

 SX200 IS W610 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Canon SX200 IS

 W610 SX200 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012May 2009More modern by 32 months

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Sony W610

 SX200 IS W610 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS features external measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX200 IS and Sony W610 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX200 IS vs the W610.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W610 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and W610 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and W610.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony W610 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography info
Sony W610 Portrait photography info
28
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography factors
Sony W610 Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (247g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
lighter than competition (113g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX200 IS
Sports photography with Sony W610
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
resolution is good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony W610 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than average (247g)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competition (113 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography features
Sony W610 Landscape photography features
42
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
33
decently wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging info
Sony W610 Vlogging info
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (247g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Sony W610
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-05-14 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
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 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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 Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 gr (0.54 pounds) 113 gr (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 life - 250 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $329 $200