Canon S100 vs Canon SX200 IS
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Canon S100 vs Canon SX200 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
- Launched December 2011
- Superseded the Canon S95
- Replacement is Canon S110
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Renewed by Canon SX210 IS

Canon S100 vs Canon SX200 IS Overview
Lets look much closer at the Canon S100 versus Canon SX200 IS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Canon. The resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the SX200 IS (12MP) is very close but the S100 (1/1.7") and SX200 IS (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

The S100 was released 2 years later than the SX200 IS and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the S100 grades versus the SX200 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon S100 vs Canon SX200 IS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S100 and Canon PowerShot SX200 IS. The complete galleries are available at Canon S100 Gallery and Canon SX200 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Canon SX200 IS
S100 | SX200 IS | |||
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Announced | December 2011 | ![]() | May 2009 | More recent by 32 months |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Canon S100
SX200 IS | S100 |
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Common features in the Canon S100 and Canon SX200 IS
S100 | SX200 IS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Canon S100 vs Canon SX200 IS Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon S100 offers outside dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while 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).
Check the Canon S100 versus Canon SX200 IS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S100 and the SX200 IS.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and SX200 IS is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon S100 vs Canon SX200 IS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S100 and SX200 IS.
As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor measurements. The S100 includes the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh simpler. The more modern S100 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon S100 vs Canon SX200 IS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S100 vs Canon SX200 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot S100 | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S100 | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-12-22 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-336mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.4-5.3 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 0cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/3200 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 198 grams (0.44 lbs) | 247 grams (0.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 50 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 153 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-5L | NB-5L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $429 | $329 |