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Canon S200 vs Canon SX160 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Canon S200 vs Canon SX160 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
  • Released February 2014
Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX150 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX170 IS
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Canon S200 vs Canon SX160 IS Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon S200 versus Canon SX160 IS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Canon. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and SX160 IS (16MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and SX160 IS (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The S200 was launched 9 months after the SX160 IS and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S200 grades against the SX160 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Canon SX160 IS

 S200 SX160 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2014June 2013More modern by 9 months
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Canon S200

 SX160 IS S200 

Common features in the Canon S200 and Canon SX160 IS

 S200 SX160 IS 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon S200 vs Canon SX160 IS Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon S200 provides outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Canon SX160 IS has proportions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs).

Analyze the Canon S200 versus Canon SX160 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 use at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S200 against the SX160 IS.

Canon S200 vs Canon SX160 IS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S200 and SX160 IS is 93 and 86 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Canon SX160 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon S200 vs Canon SX160 IS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The picture here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S200 and SX160 IS.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S200 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon SX160 IS will give more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher S200 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon S200 vs Canon SX160 IS sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Canon SX160 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Canon SX160 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S200 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX160 IS as a Portrait photography camera
34
has manual focus
supports face detect autofocus
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
has no RAW support
46
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S200 Street photography information
Canon SX160 IS Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
has no RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (291 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S200 Sports photography details
Canon SX160 IS Sports photography details
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
bad battery life (200 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
51
great zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (380 per charge)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S200 Travel photography details
Canon SX160 IS Travel photography details
64
provides focus by touch
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (200 shots)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
better than average battery (380 per charge)
lighter than average (291g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (448mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon S200
Landscape photography with Canon SX160 IS
46
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
has no RAW support
bad battery life (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
51
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
better than average battery (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S200 Vlogging advice
Canon SX160 IS Vlogging advice
33
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than average (291 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Canon S200 vs Canon SX160 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Canon SX160 IS
 Canon PowerShot S200Canon PowerShot SX160 IS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot S200 Canon PowerShot SX160 IS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-02-21 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-448mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 181 gr (0.40 lb) 291 gr (0.64 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 380 photographs
Style 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $293 $199