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Canon SX70 HS vs Sony H200

Portability
63
Imaging
47
Features
67
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Canon SX70 HS vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Canon SX70 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
  • Introduced September 2018
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon SX70 HS vs Sony H200 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX70 HS versus Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX70 HS (20MP) and the H200 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was announced 5 years later than the H200 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX70 HS matches up against the H200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Sony H200

 SX70 HS H200 
RevealedSeptember 2018January 2013More recent by 70 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Canon SX70 HS

 H200 SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Sony H200

 SX70 HS H200 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX70 HS vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX70 HS offers outer dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX70 HS against the H200.

Canon SX70 HS vs Sony H200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and H200 is 63 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX70 HS and H200.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer SX70 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX70 HS vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Portrait photography highlights
Sony H200 Portrait photography highlights
54
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
37
MP count decent (20MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Street photography info
Sony H200 Street photography info
58
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (608 grams)
45
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Sports photography features
Sony H200 Sports photography features
56
great zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Travel photography factors
Sony H200 Travel photography factors
64
supports bluetooth
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (21mm)
very long reach (1365mm)
heavier than competitors in class (608 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
53
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (633mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (240 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (530 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX70 HS
Landscape photography with Sony H200
58
manual focus
pretty wide (21mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
40
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Vlogging factors
Sony H200 Vlogging factors
64
pretty wide (21mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic port
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competitors in class (608g)
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (530g)
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Canon SX70 HS vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Sony H200
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2018-09-20 2013-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 608 gr (1.34 lbs) 530 gr (1.17 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 325 photos 240 photos
Style of battery Built-in AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $550 $250