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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX80

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX80 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
  • Renewed by Canon SX210 IS
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX80 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon SX200 IS versus Sony WX80, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was brought out 4 years prior to the WX80 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX200 IS scores vs the WX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Sony WX80

 SX200 IS WX80 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Canon SX200 IS

 WX80 SX200 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013May 2009Newer by 44 months

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Sony WX80

 SX200 IS WX80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS provides outside measurements 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 WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX200 IS versus Sony WX80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX200 IS vs the WX80.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and WX80 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and WX80.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony WX80 to resolve more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography info
Sony WX80 Portrait photography info
28
has manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography advice
Sony WX80 Street photography advice
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than average (124 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography features
Sony WX80 Sports photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX200 IS
Travel photography with Sony WX80
62
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
71
lighter than average (124g)
supports touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography details
Sony WX80 Landscape photography details
42
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
38
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging advice
Sony WX80 Vlogging advice
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
35
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (124 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Sony WX80
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-05-14 2013-01-08
Physical type 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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing range 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247g (0.54 lb) 124g (0.27 lb)
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 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 photos
Battery style - 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 recording
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 One One
Launch price $329 $276