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Canon SX420 IS vs Sony TX200V

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
34
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon SX420 IS vs Sony TX200V Key Specs

Canon SX420 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Launched January 2016
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Canon SX420 IS vs Sony TX200V Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX420 IS and Sony TX200V, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX420 IS (20MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was manufactured 3 years later than the TX200V and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX420 IS scores vs the TX200V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Sony TX200V

 SX420 IS TX200V 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2012More recent by 48 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Canon SX420 IS

 TX200V SX420 IS 
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Sony TX200V

 SX420 IS TX200V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon SX420 IS vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX420 IS has got external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Sony TX200V has measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX420 IS and the TX200V.

Canon SX420 IS vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX420 IS and TX200V is 80 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX420 IS and TX200V.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX420 IS to offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX420 IS will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX420 IS vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX420 IS
Portrait photography with Sony TX200V
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
has face detection focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Street photography details
Sony TX200V Street photography details
52
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
weather proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Sports photography details
Sony TX200V Sports photography details
41
great zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (195 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Travel photography camera
61
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (1008mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery power (195 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proof
boasts focus by touch
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX420 IS
Landscape photography with Sony TX200V
47
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery power (195 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
46
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX200V as a Vlogging camera
29
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
35
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Canon SX420 IS vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Sony TX200V
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2016-01-05 2012-01-30
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 0cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.3"
Display resolution 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 0.5fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325g (0.72 pounds) 129g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 195 photos 220 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $299 $500