Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX200 IS
93 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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90 Imaging
35 Features
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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
- 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Announced May 2009
- Replacement is Canon SX210 IS
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On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon A1100 IS and Canon SX200 IS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Canon. The image resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the SX200 IS (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A1100 IS matches up versus the SX200 IS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Canon SX200 IS
| A1100 IS | SX200 IS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Canon A1100 IS
| SX200 IS | A1100 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Canon SX200 IS
| A1100 IS | SX200 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2009 |  | May 2009 | Same generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon A1100 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Canon SX200 IS has specifications of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the A1100 IS compared to the SX200 IS.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1100 IS and SX200 IS is 93 and 90 respectively.
Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A1100 IS and SX200 IS.
Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you will need to factor the release date of the cameras into account.
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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2009-02-18 | 2009-05-14 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-336mm (12.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.4-5.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 0cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.5" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 115 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/3200s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.20 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 150 gr (0.33 lbs) | 247 gr (0.54 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 ID | 2 x AA | NB-5L |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $160 | $329 |
