Canon S200 vs Canon SX120 IS
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Canon S200 vs Canon SX120 IS Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2014
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
- 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
- Announced August 2009

Canon S200 vs Canon SX120 IS Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon S200 versus Canon SX120 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Canon. The sensor resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the SX120 IS (10MP) is pretty well matched but the S200 (1/1.7") and SX120 IS (1/2.5") use different sensor sizes.

The S200 was brought out 4 years after the SX120 IS which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S200 matches up versus the SX120 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon S200 vs Canon SX120 IS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S200 and Canon PowerShot SX120 IS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon S200 Gallery and Canon SX120 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Canon SX120 IS
S200 | SX120 IS | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 55 months |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Canon S200
SX120 IS | S200 |
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Common features in the Canon S200 and Canon SX120 IS
S200 | SX120 IS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Canon S200 vs Canon SX120 IS Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon S200 comes with outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Canon SX120 IS has measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs).
Examine the Canon S200 versus Canon SX120 IS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S200 against the SX120 IS.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and SX120 IS is 93 and 87 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Canon SX120 IS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S200 and SX120 IS.
As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The S200 provides the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The younger S200 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon S200 vs Canon SX120 IS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S200 vs Canon SX120 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot S200 | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S200 | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-02-21 | 2009-08-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 36-360mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/2.8-4.3 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/500s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 181 grams (0.40 lb) | 285 grams (0.63 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $293 | $249 |