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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon S200

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot S200 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon S200 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Canon S200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon S200 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon A1100 IS and Canon S200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are designed by Canon. The resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the S200 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the A1100 IS (1/2.3") and S200 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A1100 IS was revealed 6 years earlier than the S200 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A1100 IS scores against the S200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Canon S200

 A1100 IS S200 

Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Canon A1100 IS

 S200 A1100 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2009More modern by 60 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k115kSharper screen (+346k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Canon S200

 A1100 IS S200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon S200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A1100 IS enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Canon S200 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the A1100 IS against the S200.

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon S200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1100 IS and S200 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon S200 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon S200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A1100 IS and S200.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A1100 IS with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon A1100 IS will provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged A1100 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon S200 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon S200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon S200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography factors
Canon S200 Portrait photography factors
26
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
focusing manually
has face detection focus
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography advice
Canon S200 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Canon S200 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography highlights
Canon S200 Travel photography highlights
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
64
has touch focus
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography features
Canon S200 Landscape photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
46
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging info
Canon S200 Vlogging info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
33
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon S200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Canon S200
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISCanon PowerShot S200
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Canon PowerShot S200
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2014-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Digic 5
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 115k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lbs) 181 grams (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 200 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $160 $293