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Canon SX50 HS vs Sony H200

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
55
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Canon SX50 HS vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 595g - 123 x 87 x 106mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX40 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX60 HS
Sony H200
(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
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon SX50 HS vs Sony H200 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Canon SX50 HS vs Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and H200 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was announced very close to the H200 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX50 HS scores against the H200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Sony H200

 SX50 HS H200 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Canon SX50 HS

 H200 SX50 HS 
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Sony H200

 SX50 HS H200 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SX50 HS vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX50 HS has external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has proportions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX50 HS vs the H200.

Canon SX50 HS vs Sony H200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and H200 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX50 HS and H200.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony H200 to show extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX50 HS vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX50 HS
Portrait photography with Sony H200
48
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
38
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Street photography factors
Sony H200 Street photography factors
57
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (595g)
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX50 HS
Sports photography with Sony H200
39
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (240 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Travel photography highlights
Sony H200 Travel photography highlights
53
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (595g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
53
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (633mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors (530 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Landscape photography details
Sony H200 Landscape photography details
45
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery (240 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Vlogging features
Sony H200 Vlogging features
58
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of external mic support
heavier than others in class (595g)
25
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (530g)
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Canon SX50 HS vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and Sony H200
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-15 2013-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 595g (1.31 lbs) 530g (1.17 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 179 not tested
Other
Battery life 315 shots 240 shots
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-10L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $429 $250