Canon S200 vs Canon SX400 IS
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Canon S200 vs Canon SX400 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
- Revealed February 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
- Introduced July 2014
Canon S200 vs Canon SX400 IS Overview
Following is a in depth comparison of the Canon S200 versus Canon SX400 IS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Canon. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and SX400 IS (16MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and SX400 IS (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe S200 was revealed 5 months earlier than the SX400 IS and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S200 matches up vs the SX400 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon S200 vs Canon SX400 IS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S200 & Canon PowerShot SX400 IS. The full galleries are available at Canon S200 Gallery & Canon SX400 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Canon SX400 IS
S200 | SX400 IS | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Canon S200
SX400 IS | S200 |
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Common features in the Canon S200 and Canon SX400 IS
S200 | SX400 IS | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | July 2014 | Similar age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Canon S200 vs Canon SX400 IS Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon S200 features exterior 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) and the Canon SX400 IS has measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).
Analyze the Canon S200 versus Canon SX400 IS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S200 against the SX400 IS.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and SX400 IS is 93 and 81 respectively.
Canon S200 vs Canon SX400 IS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S200 and SX400 IS.
Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S200 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon SX400 IS will offer you greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.
Canon S200 vs Canon SX400 IS Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon S200 vs Canon SX400 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot S200 | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S200 | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2014-02-21 | 2014-07-29 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | Digic 4+ |
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 | 16MP |
Anti alias 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 files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.4-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 0cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, on, off, slow synchro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 181g (0.40 lb) | 313g (0.69 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 images | 190 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | NB-11LH |
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 | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $293 | $229 |