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Canon S200 vs Canon SX1 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
41

Canon S200 vs Canon SX1 IS Key Specs

Canon S200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Released March 2009
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Canon S200 vs Canon SX1 IS Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon S200 versus Canon SX1 IS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Canon. The resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the SX1 IS (10MP) is very well matched but the S200 (1/1.7") and SX1 IS (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The S200 was revealed 4 years later than the SX1 IS and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon S200 being a Compact camera and the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S200 grades vs the SX1 IS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Canon SX1 IS

 S200 SX1 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2014March 2009Fresher by 60 months
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Canon S200

 SX1 IS S200 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon S200 and Canon SX1 IS

 S200 SX1 IS 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon S200 vs Canon SX1 IS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon S200 offers external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Canon SX1 IS has sizing of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs).

Contrast the Canon S200 versus Canon SX1 IS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S200 against the SX1 IS.

Canon S200 vs Canon SX1 IS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and SX1 IS is 93 and 64 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Canon SX1 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon S200 vs Canon SX1 IS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S200 and SX1 IS.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same resolution but different sensor sizing. The S200 includes the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The more modern S200 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon S200 vs Canon SX1 IS sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Canon SX1 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Canon SX1 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon S200
Portrait photography with Canon SX1 IS
34
you can focus manually
includes face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have RAW format
46
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500s)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon S200 as a Street photography camera
Canon SX1 IS as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have RAW format
56
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (615g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon S200 Sports photography features
Canon SX1 IS Sports photography features
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
low battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S200 Travel photography highlights
Canon SX1 IS Travel photography highlights
64
supports focus via touch
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery power (200 shots)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
52
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (615g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S200 as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX1 IS as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have RAW format
low battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
44
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S200 Vlogging information
Canon SX1 IS Vlogging information
33
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
57
fairly wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (615g)
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Canon S200 vs Canon SX1 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Canon SX1 IS
 Canon PowerShot S200Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot S200 Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-02-21 2009-03-27
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 2.8"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/500 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 181 gr (0.40 pounds) 615 gr (1.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $293 $600