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Canon SX600 HS vs Sony HX200V

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

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).

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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)
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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
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