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Canon S200 vs Canon SX150 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
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Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Canon S200 vs Canon SX150 IS Key Specs

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
  • Announced February 2014
Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX130 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX160 IS
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Canon S200 vs Canon SX150 IS Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon S200 vs Canon SX150 IS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and SX150 IS (14MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and SX150 IS (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The S200 was revealed 22 months later than the SX150 IS making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the S200 matches up vs the SX150 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Canon SX150 IS

 S200 SX150 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2014May 2012More recent by 22 months
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Canon S200

 SX150 IS S200 

Common features in the Canon S200 and Canon SX150 IS

 S200 SX150 IS 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon S200 vs Canon SX150 IS Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon S200 provides outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Canon SX150 IS has specifications of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check the Canon S200 vs Canon SX150 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S200 vs the SX150 IS.

Canon S200 vs Canon SX150 IS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and SX150 IS is 93 and 86 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Canon SX150 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon S200 vs Canon SX150 IS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S200 and SX150 IS.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S200 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon SX150 IS will offer you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more modern S200 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon S200 vs Canon SX150 IS sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Canon SX150 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Canon SX150 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S200 Portrait photography factors
Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually
has face detection focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have RAW format
42
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon S200 Street photography info
Canon SX150 IS Street photography info
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image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (306g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon S200
Sports photography with Canon SX150 IS
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image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery life (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (130 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon S200
Travel photography with Canon SX150 IS
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features focus via touch
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery life (200 per charge)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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lighter than competition (306 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (130 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S200 as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX150 IS as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have RAW format
bad battery life (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery pack (130 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon S200 Vlogging highlights
Canon SX150 IS Vlogging highlights
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fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (306g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon S200 vs Canon SX150 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Canon SX150 IS
 Canon PowerShot S200Canon PowerShot SX150 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot S200 Canon PowerShot SX150 IS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-02-21 2012-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 1
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-336mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2500s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 181 grams (0.40 lbs) 306 grams (0.67 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8")
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 images 130 images
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-6LH 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $293 $249