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Canon S200 vs Canon SX520 HS

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon S200 vs Canon SX520 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
  • Revealed February 2014
Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.4-6.0) lens
  • 441g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released July 2014
  • Superseded the Canon SX510 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX530 HS
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Canon S200 vs Canon SX520 HS Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon S200 versus Canon SX520 HS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Canon. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and SX520 HS (16MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and SX520 HS (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The S200 was announced 5 months before the SX520 HS and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S200 scores vs the SX520 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Canon SX520 HS

 S200 SX520 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Canon S200

 SX520 HS S200 

Common features in the Canon S200 and Canon SX520 HS

 S200 SX520 HS 
ReleasedFebruary 2014July 2014Same age
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution461k461kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon S200 vs Canon SX520 HS Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon S200 provides external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Canon SX520 HS has dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs).

Examine the Canon S200 versus Canon SX520 HS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S200 compared to the SX520 HS.

Canon S200 vs Canon SX520 HS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and SX520 HS is 93 and 69 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Canon SX520 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon S200 vs Canon SX520 HS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S200 and SX520 HS.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S200 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon SX520 HS will provide more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively.

Canon S200 vs Canon SX520 HS sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Canon SX520 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Canon SX520 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S200 Portrait photography info
Canon SX520 HS Portrait photography info
34
manual focus
includes face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
has no RAW files
44
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon S200 Street photography highlights
Canon SX520 HS Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
has no RAW files
46
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon S200 Sports photography highlights
Canon SX520 HS Sports photography highlights
32
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
45
long zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S200 Travel photography features
Canon SX520 HS Travel photography features
64
has touch to focus
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
55
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (1008mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery power (210 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S200 Landscape photography info
Canon SX520 HS Landscape photography info
46
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
has no RAW files
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
45
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery power (210 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S200 Vlogging features
Canon SX520 HS Vlogging features
33
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
29
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
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Canon S200 vs Canon SX520 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Canon SX520 HS
 Canon PowerShot S200Canon PowerShot SX520 HS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot S200 Canon PowerShot SX520 HS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-02-21 2014-07-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 Digic 4+
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 area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-1008mm (42.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.4-6.0
Macro focusing range 3cm 0cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, on, off, slow synchro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 181 grams (0.40 pounds) 441 grams (0.97 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
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 photos 210 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $293 $219