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Canon S100 vs Canon S200

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
48
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot S100 front
 
Canon PowerShot S200 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38

Canon S100 vs Canon S200 Key Specs

Canon S100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released December 2011
  • Replaced the Canon S95
  • Replacement is Canon S110
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
  • Announced February 2014
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Canon S100 vs Canon S200 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon S100 and Canon S200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are built by Canon. The sensor resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the S200 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/1.7").

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The S100 was introduced 3 years earlier than the S200 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the S100 scores against the S200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Canon S200

 S100 S200 

Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Canon S100

 S200 S100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014December 2011Fresher by 26 months

Common features in the Canon S100 and Canon S200

 S100 S200 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution461k461kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon S100 vs Canon S200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon S100 has got outside measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Canon S200 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S100 vs the S200.

Canon S100 vs Canon S200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S100 and S200 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon S100 vs Canon S200 top view buttons comparison

Canon S100 vs Canon S200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S100 and S200.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon S100 to provide extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The older S100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon S100 vs Canon S200 sensor size comparison

Canon S100 vs Canon S200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S100 vs Canon S200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S100 Portrait photography features
Canon S200 Portrait photography features
44
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
34
has manual focus
provides face detection focus
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S100 Street photography features
Canon S200 Street photography features
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/1.7")
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/1.7")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S100 Sports photography factors
Canon S200 Sports photography factors
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
bad battery life (200 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S100 Travel photography information
Canon S200 Travel photography information
61
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
64
includes touch focus
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S100 Landscape photography info
Canon S200 Landscape photography info
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
bad battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
46
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
has no RAW files
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S100 Vlogging details
Canon S200 Vlogging details
36
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
33
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Canon S100 vs Canon S200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S100 and Canon S200
 Canon PowerShot S100Canon PowerShot S200
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot S100 Canon PowerShot S200
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-12-22 2014-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 Digic 5
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 198 grams (0.44 lbs) 181 grams (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 153 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs 200 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $429 $293