Canon SX500 IS vs Sony H200

Below is a extended comparison of the Canon SX500 IS and Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was announced 4 months prior to the H200 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX500 IS matches up versus the H200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX500 IS has outer measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has proportions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX500 IS and Sony H200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX500 IS vs the H200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and H200 is 80 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and H200.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony H200 to give you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.