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Canon S120 vs Canon S200

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot S120 front
 
Canon PowerShot S200 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38

Canon S120 vs Canon S200 Key Specs

Canon S120
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 217g - 100 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Older Model 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
  • Introduced February 2014
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Canon S120 vs Canon S200 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Canon S120 vs Canon S200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are built by Canon. The image resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the S200 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/1.7").

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The S120 was unveiled 2 months before the S200 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S120 scores against the S200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Canon S200

 S120 S200 
Screen resolution922k461kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Canon S120

 S200 S120 

Common features in the Canon S120 and Canon S200

 S120 S200 
IntroducedNovember 2013February 2014Same generation
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon S120 vs Canon S200 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon S120 has exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Canon S200 has proportions 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 S120 vs Canon S200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S120 and the S200.

Canon S120 vs Canon S200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S120 and S200 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon S120 vs Canon S200 top view buttons comparison

Canon S120 vs Canon S200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S120 and S200.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon S120 to produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively.

Canon S120 vs Canon S200 sensor size comparison

Canon S120 vs Canon S200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S120 vs Canon S200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S120 Portrait photography features
Canon S200 Portrait photography features
42
has manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
34
focusing manually
features face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S120
Street photography with Canon S200
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (217 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon S120
Sports photography with Canon S200
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
bad battery power (200 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S120 as a Travel photography camera
Canon S200 as a Travel photography camera
67
features touch to focus
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competitors in class (217 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
boasts focus via touch
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon S120
Landscape photography with Canon S200
57
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
46
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
no RAW format
bad battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S120 Vlogging details
Canon S200 Vlogging details
35
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (217 grams)
33
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon S120 vs Canon S200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S120 and Canon S200
 Canon PowerShot S120Canon PowerShot S200
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot S120 Canon PowerShot S200
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-11-26 2014-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 Digic 5
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 217 gr (0.48 pounds) 181 gr (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 246 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures 200 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $449 $293