Canon S200 vs Canon SX280 HS
93 Imaging
35 Features
41 Overall
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91 Imaging
36 Features
43 Overall
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Canon S200 vs Canon SX280 HS 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
- Introduced February 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
- Announced March 2013
- Previous Model is Canon SX270 HS

Canon S200 vs Canon SX280 HS Overview
The following is a extensive review of the Canon S200 and Canon SX280 HS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Canon. The sensor resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the SX280 HS (12MP) is fairly close but the S200 (1/1.7") and SX280 HS (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

The S200 was brought out 12 months after the SX280 HS so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the S200 scores vs the SX280 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon S200 vs Canon SX280 HS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S200 & Canon PowerShot SX280 HS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon S200 Gallery & Canon SX280 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Canon SX280 HS
S200 | SX280 HS | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | March 2013 | Newer by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Canon S200
SX280 HS | S200 |
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Common features in the Canon S200 and Canon SX280 HS
S200 | SX280 HS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 461k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Canon S200 vs Canon SX280 HS Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon S200 has outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Canon SX280 HS has sizing of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs).
Analyze the Canon S200 and Canon SX280 HS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S200 compared to the SX280 HS.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and SX280 HS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Canon SX280 HS Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S200 and SX280 HS.
Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S200 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon SX280 HS will render extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer S200 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon S200 vs Canon SX280 HS Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

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Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

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Canon S200 vs Canon SX280 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot S200 | Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot S200 | Canon PowerShot SX280 HS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2014-02-21 | 2013-03-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | Digic 6 |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.5-6.8 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/3200 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 181 grams (0.40 pounds) | 233 grams (0.51 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
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 photographs | 210 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6LH | NB-6L |
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 | $325 |