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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony HX200V

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon SX200 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX230 HS
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Old Model is Sony HX100V
  • Successor is Sony HX300
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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony HX200V Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX210 IS vs Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and HX200V (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX210 IS was introduced 23 months prior to the HX200V making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX210 IS grades vs the HX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Sony HX200V

 SX210 IS HX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Canon SX210 IS

 HX200V SX210 IS 
ReleasedMay 2012June 2010More modern by 23 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Sony HX200V

 SX210 IS HX200V 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX210 IS has exterior measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX210 IS vs Sony HX200V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the HX200V.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and HX200V is 90 and 66 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and HX200V.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX200V to offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
45
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (18MP)
includes face detect focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX210 IS
Street photography with Sony HX200V
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (220g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
51
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography information
Sony HX200V Sports photography information
43
long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
56
excellent zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery life (450 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (220g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
good battery life (450 per charge)
decent megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
long reach (810mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (583g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
50
you can focus manually
really wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
good battery life (450 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging information
Sony HX200V Vlogging information
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (220 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
27
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (583g)
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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Sony HX200V
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-06-16 2012-05-11
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 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 14MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 12.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220 gr (0.49 lb) 583 gr (1.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 450 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L NP-FH50
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/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
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