Canon SX270 HS vs Sony H200

Here is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX270 HS versus Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and H200 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was released 3 months later than the H200 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX270 HS scores against the H200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX270 HS offers outer measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony H200 has proportions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

See the Canon SX270 HS versus Sony H200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX270 HS compared to the H200.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and H200 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and H200.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony H200 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.