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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX70

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX70 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
  • Refreshed by Canon SX210 IS
Sony WX70
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Sony WX70

 SX200 IS WX70 
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Canon SX200 IS

 WX70 SX200 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2012May 2009Fresher by 33 months
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Sony WX70

 SX200 IS WX70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX70 size comparison

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

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography details
Sony WX70 Portrait photography details
28
has manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography advice
Sony WX70 Street photography advice
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (247g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography advice
Sony WX70 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than average (247 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
lighter than competition in class (114g)
has touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography details
Sony WX70 Landscape photography details
42
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging information
Sony WX70 Vlogging information
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (247g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
36
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Sony WX70
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
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