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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX50

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX50 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
  • Updated by Canon SX210 IS
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX50 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SX200 IS versus Sony WX50, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and WX50 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was manufactured 3 years earlier than the WX50 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX200 IS matches up versus the WX50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Sony WX50

 SX200 IS WX50 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Canon SX200 IS

 WX50 SX200 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012May 2009Fresher by 33 months
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Sony WX50

 SX200 IS WX50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS enjoys external measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX200 IS and the WX50.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and WX50 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The visual here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and WX50.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX50 to render more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older SX200 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography info
Sony WX50 Portrait photography info
28
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography features
Sony WX50 Sports photography features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography features
Sony WX50 Travel photography features
62
lighter than competition (247g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than average in class (117g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Landscape photography camera
42
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX200 IS
Vlogging with Sony WX50
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (117g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Sony WX50
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-05-14 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 5.30 m
Flash settings 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 images
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 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $329 $250