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Canon S200 vs Canon SX200 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
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Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Canon S200 vs Canon SX200 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 SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Later Model is Canon SX210 IS
Photography Glossary

Canon S200 vs Canon SX200 IS Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Canon S200 and Canon SX200 IS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Canon. The image resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the SX200 IS (12MP) is pretty close but the S200 (1/1.7") and SX200 IS (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The S200 was unveiled 4 years after the SX200 IS which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the S200 matches up versus the SX200 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Canon SX200 IS

 S200 SX200 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2014May 2009Newer by 59 months
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Canon S200

 SX200 IS S200 

Common features in the Canon S200 and Canon SX200 IS

 S200 SX200 IS 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon S200 vs Canon SX200 IS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon S200 has physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Canon SX200 IS has measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S200 versus the SX200 IS.

Canon S200 vs Canon SX200 IS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S200 and SX200 IS is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Canon SX200 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon S200 vs Canon SX200 IS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S200 and SX200 IS.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S200 with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Canon SX200 IS will provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent S200 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon S200 vs Canon SX200 IS sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Canon SX200 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Canon SX200 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S200 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
has face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no RAW format
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon S200 Street photography information
Canon SX200 IS Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon S200 as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX200 IS as a Sports photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S200 as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX200 IS as a Travel photography camera
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includes focus via touch
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (200 per charge)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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lighter than others (247g)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S200 Landscape photography features
Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography features
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manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no RAW format
low battery pack (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
43
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S200 as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX200 IS as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Canon S200 vs Canon SX200 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Canon SX200 IS
 Canon PowerShot S200Canon PowerShot SX200 IS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot S200 Canon PowerShot SX200 IS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-02-21 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-336mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.4-5.3
Macro focus distance 3cm 0cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 181 gr (0.40 pounds) 247 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $293 $329