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Top specs and features
Canon IXUS 255 HS vs Sony Cyber-shot WX200: 50 facts in comparison
1. megapixels
33.52% more megapixels.
12.1MP
18.2MP
2. sensor size
The larger the sensor the more light the sensor captures yielding in better image quality.
6.17 x 4.55mm
6.17 x 4.55mm
3. continuous shooting at high resolution
Fast continuous shooting is useful for catching action shots.
10fps
4. weight
23g lighter.
144g
121g
5. maximum light sensitivity
With a higher light sensitivity (ISO level), the sensor absorbs more light. This can be used to capture moving objects using a fast shutter speed, or to take images in low light without using a flash.
6. longer battery life
CIPA is an independent, standard measurement that determines how many shots a camera can take before the battery dies.
300shots
230shots
7. video recording
20% better video recording quality.
1080 x 24fps
1080 x 30fps
8. Has WiFi
The device can connect to WiFi.
Canon IXUS 255 HS
Sony Cyber-shot WX200
36% have it
9. has a stereo microphone
A stereo microphone allows to record audio files or movies in stereo without an external microphone.
Canon IXUS 255 HS
Sony Cyber-shot WX200
49% have it
10. fastest shutter speed
A faster maximum shutter speed allows taking pictures of fast moving subjects without blur.
11. width
4mm narrower.
56.4mm
52.4mm
12. has a built-in HDR mode
It can automatically shoot pictures with a higher dynamic range (HDR).
Canon IXUS 255 HS
Sony Cyber-shot WX200
26% have it
13. height
4.9mm shorter.
92.3mm
14. volume
18.07% less body volume.
123.35cm³
104.47cm³
15. thickness
0.9mm thinner.
21.6mm
16. resolution
0.08% higher resolution.
17. has built-in optical image stabilization
Optical image stabilization uses gyroscopic sensors to detect the vibrations of the camera. The lens adjusts the optical path accordingly, ensuring that any type of motion blur is corrected before the sensor captures the image.
Canon IXUS 255 HS
Sony Cyber-shot WX200
46% have it
18. has a touch screen
You can operate the device easily, by pressing the screen with your fingers.
Canon IXUS 255 HS
Sony Cyber-shot WX200
22% have it
19. has GPS
GPS enables global positioning, useful in map, geo-tagging or navigation apps.
Canon IXUS 255 HS
Sony Cyber-shot WX200
15% have it
20. screen size
The bigger the screen size is, the better the user experience.
21. has AF tracking
With AF tracking, once you choose the subject and press the shutter release part way down, as the subject moves, the autofocus will follow it. No more out of focus shots.
Canon IXUS 255 HS
Sony Cyber-shot WX200
72% have it
22. has a flash
A flash is good for low-light environments, and can sometimes be used as flashlight.
Canon IXUS 255 HS
Sony Cyber-shot WX200
87% have it
23. has continuous autofocus when recording movies
When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp.
Canon IXUS 255 HS
Sony Cyber-shot WX200
65% have it
24. has manual shutter speed
This allows to manually set the shutter speed.
Canon IXUS 255 HS
Sony Cyber-shot WX200
46% have it
25. has a BSI sensor
A BSI (backside illuminated) sensor is a camera image sensor which captures better quality images in poor lighting conditions, and offers better overall sharpness and image quality.
Canon IXUS 255 HS
Sony Cyber-shot WX200
19% have it
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