Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX70
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(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
- Refreshed by Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX70 Overview
Here is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX200 IS was introduced 3 years before the WX70 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX200 IS scores versus the WX70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX70 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Sony WX70
SX200 IS | WX70 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Canon SX200 IS
WX70 | SX200 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | May 2009 | Fresher by 33 months |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Sony WX70
SX200 IS | WX70 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS features outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX200 IS vs the WX70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and WX70 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and WX70.
Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX70 to provide greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SX200 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-05-14 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.3 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 247g (0.54 lb) | 114g (0.25 lb) |
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 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 | - | 240 images |
Type 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 feature | ||
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 | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $329 | $242 |