Clicky

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon S200

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot S200 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon S200 Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(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
Canon S200
(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
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels

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 stealing

The 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.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Canon S200

 A4000 IS S200 

Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Canon A4000 IS

 S200 A4000 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2012Newer by 24 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Canon S200

 A4000 IS S200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon S200 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon S200 sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon S200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon S200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Portrait photography highlights
Canon S200 Portrait photography highlights
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
has manual focus
features face detect focus
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
no RAW files
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A4000 IS
Street photography with Canon S200
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
no RAW files
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Sports photography camera
Canon S200 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (175 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
low battery (200 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon S200 as a Travel photography camera
62
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (175 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
64
has focus by touch
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery (200 CIPA)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A4000 IS
Landscape photography with Canon S200
41
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery life (175 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
46
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
no RAW files
low battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Vlogging details
Canon S200 Vlogging details
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
33
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon S200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Canon S200
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISCanon PowerShot S200
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