Canon A4000 IS vs Canon S200
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Canon A4000 IS vs Canon S200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
- Released February 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
- Revealed February 2014
Canon A4000 IS vs Canon S200 Overview
The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon A4000 IS vs Canon S200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are built by Canon. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and S200 (10MP) and the A4000 IS (1/2.3") and S200 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor measurements.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe A4000 IS was released 24 months before the S200 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A4000 IS matches up vs the S200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon A4000 IS vs Canon S200 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS & Canon PowerShot S200. The complete galleries are available at Canon A4000 IS Gallery & Canon S200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Canon S200
A4000 IS | S200 |
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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Canon A4000 IS
S200 | A4000 IS | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | February 2012 | Newer by 24 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Canon S200
A4000 IS | S200 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Canon A4000 IS vs Canon S200 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A4000 IS offers outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Canon S200 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A4000 IS vs Canon S200 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the A4000 IS vs the S200.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A4000 IS and S200 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Canon A4000 IS vs Canon S200 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A4000 IS and S200.
As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A4000 IS due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Canon A4000 IS will show extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged A4000 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon A4000 IS vs Canon S200 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Canon PowerShot S200 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Canon PowerShot S200 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-02-07 | 2014-02-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Digic 5 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 7.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone 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 | 145 grams (0.32 pounds) | 181 grams (0.40 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
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 life | 175 images | 200 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11L | NB-6LH |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $199 | $293 |