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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX220

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
41
Overall
41

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX220 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
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Later Model is Canon SX210 IS
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released February 2014
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX220 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon SX200 IS versus Sony WX220, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and WX220 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was unveiled 5 years before the WX220 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX200 IS grades versus the WX220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Sony WX220

 SX200 IS WX220 
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Canon SX200 IS

 WX220 SX200 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2014May 2009More recent by 57 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Sony WX220

 SX200 IS WX220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS provides exterior dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony WX220 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Canon SX200 IS versus Sony WX220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the WX220.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and WX220 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and WX220.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony WX220 to offer you more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography details
Sony WX220 Portrait photography details
28
manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography advice
Sony WX220 Street photography advice
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (247 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX200 IS
Sports photography with Sony WX220
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography factors
Sony WX220 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than competitors (247g)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography information
Sony WX220 Landscape photography information
42
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
44
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX200 IS
Vlogging with Sony WX220
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (247 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Sony WX220
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-05-14 2014-02-12
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 life - 210 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $329 $198