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Canon S200 vs Canon SX280 HS

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38

Canon S200 vs Canon SX280 HS 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
  • Introduced February 2014
Canon SX280 HS
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Canon SX280 HS

 S200 SX280 HS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014March 2013Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Canon S200

 SX280 HS S200 

Common features in the Canon S200 and Canon SX280 HS

 S200 SX280 HS 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution461k461kSame 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).

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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.

Canon S200 vs Canon SX280 HS size comparison

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

Canon S200 vs Canon SX280 HS top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Canon SX280 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Canon SX280 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S200 Portrait photography info
Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography info
34
you can focus manually
comes with face detection focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have RAW support
34
manual focus
includes face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon S200 Street photography details
Canon SX280 HS Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (233g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon S200
Sports photography with Canon SX280 HS
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
low battery (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S200 as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX280 HS as a Travel photography camera
64
supports focus via touch
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery (200 per charge)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
61
lighter than competition in class (233g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon S200
Landscape photography with Canon SX280 HS
46
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have RAW support
low battery (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
41
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S200 Vlogging advice
Canon SX280 HS Vlogging advice
33
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (233g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Canon S200 vs Canon SX280 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Canon SX280 HS
 Canon PowerShot S200Canon PowerShot SX280 HS
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