Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX9

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX9, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and WX9 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was manufactured 20 months earlier than the WX9 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX200 IS grades versus the WX9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS has exterior dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX200 IS vs Sony WX9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX200 IS and the WX9.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and WX9 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The visual underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and WX9.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony WX9 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.