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Canon SX540 HS vs Sony H200

Portability
69
Imaging
46
Features
44
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Canon SX540 HS vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Canon SX540 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released January 2016
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon SX540 HS vs Sony H200 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX540 HS vs Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX540 HS (20MP) and the H200 (20MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was revealed 3 years later than the H200 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX540 HS matches up against the H200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Sony H200

 SX540 HS H200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2013Fresher by 37 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Canon SX540 HS

 H200 SX540 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Sony H200

 SX540 HS H200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SX540 HS vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX540 HS has got external measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Sony H200 has specifications of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX540 HS vs Sony H200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX540 HS versus the H200.

Canon SX540 HS vs Sony H200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and H200 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX540 HS vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The visual below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX540 HS and H200.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX540 HS will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX540 HS vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H200 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
38
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Street photography camera
Sony H200 as a Street photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
45
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Sports photography features
Sony H200 Sports photography features
44
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
slow continuous shooting (5.9 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (205 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Travel photography info
Sony H200 Travel photography info
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good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (205 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (633mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
more heavy than average (530 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Landscape photography information
Sony H200 Landscape photography information
48
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery pack (205 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery life (240 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Vlogging camera
Sony H200 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
25
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than average (530g)
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Canon SX540 HS vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and Sony H200
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-01-05 2013-01-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
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 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.9 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442g (0.97 pounds) 530g (1.17 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
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 205 photos 240 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $399 $250