Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H200
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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Launched June 2010
- Old Model is Canon SX200 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
- Announced January 2013

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H200 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and H200 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX210 IS was brought out 3 years before the H200 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX210 IS grades vs the H200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H200 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Sony H200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Sony H200
SX210 IS | H200 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Canon SX210 IS
H200 | SX210 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 31 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Sony H200
SX210 IS | H200 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX210 IS features outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony H200 has measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).
Check the Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX210 IS versus the H200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and H200 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and H200.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony H200 to render more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H200 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-06-16 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5184 x 2920 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 24-633mm (26.4x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 20cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | ClearPhoto LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 6.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 220 gr (0.49 pounds) | 530 gr (1.17 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") |
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 photographs |
Style of battery | - | AA |
Battery model | NB-5L | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $226 | $250 |