Canon S200 vs Canon SX160 IS
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Canon S200 vs Canon SX160 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)
- 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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Canon S200 vs Canon SX160 IS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S200 and Canon PowerShot SX160 IS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon S200 Gallery and Canon SX160 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Canon SX160 IS
S200 | SX160 IS | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | June 2013 | More modern by 9 months | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Canon S200
SX160 IS | S200 |
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Common features in the Canon S200 and Canon SX160 IS
S200 | SX160 IS | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon S200 vs Canon SX160 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot S200 | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | |
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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 |