Canon S100 vs Canon SX210 IS

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon S100 versus Canon SX210 IS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Canon. The image resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the SX210 IS (14MP) is pretty comparable but the S100 (1/1.7") and SX210 IS (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The S100 was released 19 months later than the SX210 IS which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S100 grades versus the SX210 IS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S100 and Canon PowerShot SX210 IS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon S100 Gallery and Canon SX210 IS Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon S100 has got outer measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Canon SX210 IS has specifications of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Canon S100 versus Canon SX210 IS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S100 vs the SX210 IS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and SX210 IS is 93 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and SX210 IS.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S100 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon SX210 IS will show extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer S100 will have a benefit in sensor technology.