Canon SX700 HS vs Sony H200

Here is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX700 HS vs Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was introduced 14 months later than the H200 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX700 HS scores vs the H200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX700 HS has got outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX700 HS compared to the H200.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and H200 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and H200.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony H200 to render extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent SX700 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.