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Canon SX600 HS vs Sony HX200V

Portability
93 Imaging
40 Features
45 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66 Imaging
42 Features
55 Overall
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Canon SX600 HS vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Successor is Canon SX610 HS
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Replaced the Sony HX100V
  • Updated by Sony HX300
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Canon SX600 HS vs Sony HX200V Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SX600 HS vs Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was launched 21 months after the HX200V making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX600 HS matches up vs the HX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Sony HX200V

		

		

			
 SX600 HS HX200V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014May 2012More modern by 21 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Canon SX600 HS

		

		

			
 HX200V SX600 HS 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k461kCrisper display (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Sony HX200V

		

		

			
 SX600 HS HX200V 
Manually focus  Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lack of Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX600 HS vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX600 HS features physical measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX600 HS vs Sony HX200V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX600 HS vs the HX200V.
Canon SX600 HS vs Sony HX200V size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and HX200V is 93 and 66 respectively.
Canon SX600 HS vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX600 HS vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and HX200V.
All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX200V to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX600 HS provides an edge in sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX600 HS vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX600 HS vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX600 HS vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX200V Portrait photography highlights
44
 manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
45
 focusing manually
 MP count good (18MP)
 includes face detect focus
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SX600 HS Street photography features
Sony HX200V Street photography features
62
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
51
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Optical)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 heavier than others (583g)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX600 HS
Sports photography with Sony HX200V
41
 excellent zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
56
 incredible zoom range (27-810mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (18 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 good battery (450 CIPA)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX600 HS Travel photography info
Sony HX200V Travel photography info
70
 lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 very long reach (450mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.8)
57
 good battery (450 CIPA)
 MP count good (18MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (27mm)
 great zoom (810mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 heavier than others (583 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX600 HS as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony HX200V as a Landscape photography camera
48
 manual focus
 rather wide (25mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.8)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse recording
50
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (27mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (18 megapixels)
 good battery (450 per charge)
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX600 HS
Vlogging with Sony HX200V
35
 rather wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 great video quality (1920 x 1280 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.8)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 lack of mic jack
27
 fairly wide (27mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have mic support
 heavier than others (583 grams)
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Canon SX600 HS vs Sony HX200V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Sony HX200V
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 2012-05-11
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology PureColor II G (TFT) XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 12.40 m
Flash options Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1280 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 188g (0.41 lbs) 583g (1.29 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 290 images 450 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $249 $480