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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX350

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX350 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
  • Launched May 2009
  • Successor is Canon SX210 IS
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony WX300
  • Renewed by Sony WX500
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX350 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was introduced 5 years before the WX350 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX200 IS matches up vs the WX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Sony WX350

 SX200 IS WX350 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Canon SX200 IS

 WX350 SX200 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2014May 2009Newer by 57 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Sony WX350

 SX200 IS WX350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX200 IS and the WX350.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and WX350 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and WX350.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX350 to show extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
29
manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (164 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX200 IS
Sports photography with Sony WX350
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery power (470 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX200 IS
Travel photography with Sony WX350
63
lighter than others (247 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
72
great battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than competition (164 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography information
Sony WX350 Landscape photography information
43
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
47
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
great battery power (470 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX200 IS
Vlogging with Sony WX350
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
35
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (164 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Sony WX350
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-05-14 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" 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 life - 470 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $329 $270