Canon A810 vs Canon S200

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon A810 and Canon S200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and S200 (10MP) and the A810 (1/2.3") and S200 (1/1.7") posses different sensor sizes.

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The A810 was launched 24 months prior to the S200 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A810 grades versus the S200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A810 & Canon PowerShot S200. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A810 Gallery & Canon S200 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A810 has got physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Canon S200 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the A810 versus the S200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A810 and S200 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A810 and S200.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A810 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Canon A810 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older A810 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.