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Canon SX710 HS vs Sony H200

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Old Model is Canon SX700 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX720 HS
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
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon SX710 HS vs Sony H200 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX710 HS and Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX710 HS (20MP) and the H200 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was announced 2 years after the H200 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX710 HS scores vs the H200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Sony H200

 SX710 HS H200 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2013Newer by 25 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Canon SX710 HS

 H200 SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Sony H200

 SX710 HS H200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX710 HS offers physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX710 HS and Sony H200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX710 HS and the H200.

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony H200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and H200 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX710 HS and H200.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent SX710 HS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography advice
Sony H200 Portrait photography advice
47
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
offers face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
38
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX710 HS
Street photography with Sony H200
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (269 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX710 HS
Sports photography with Sony H200
48
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Travel photography information
Sony H200 Travel photography information
67
lighter than competitors in class (269g)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
53
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (633mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery life (240 shots)
heavier than competitors in class (530 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography factors
Sony H200 Landscape photography factors
50
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery power (230 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery life (240 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Vlogging details
Sony H200 Vlogging details
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (269g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (530 grams)
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Canon SX710 HS vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Sony H200
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-06 2013-01-08
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
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 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lbs) 530 grams (1.17 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 230 images 240 images
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-6LH 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 card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $349 $250