Reasons to choose PowerShot SX20 IS
Released in 2009, PowerShot SX20 IS has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 560 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W200
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
PowerShot SX20 IS42 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-W200- Area ratio
- 1.49:1
- Absolute difference
- 14 mm²
- Relative difference
- 49.2%
The Cyber-shot DSC-W200 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PowerShot SX20 ISMetricCyber-shot DSC-W200
12.1 MPEffective pixels12.1 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor7.53 × 5.64
1.53 µmPixel pitch1.87 µm
2.35 µm²Pixel area3.51 µm²
42.52 MP/cm²Pixel density28.49 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor4.6
—Maximum video—
560 gWeight142 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageMemory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo
4 x AA batteries (Alkaline or NiMH)BatteryLithium-Ion NP-BG1 rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Cyber-shot DSC-W200 has the larger sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-W200 has the lighter body. The PowerShot SX20 IS and Cyber-shot DSC-W200 have the same effective resolution. The PowerShot SX20 IS is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-W200
Released in 2007, Cyber-shot DSC-W200 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 142 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.