Canon S200 vs Canon SX520 HS
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![Canon PowerShot S200 front Canon PowerShot S200 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-S200/Canon-S200-front.jpg)
![Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX520-HS/Canon-SX520-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon S200 vs Canon SX520 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
- Revealed February 2014
(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- Superseded the Canon SX510 HS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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Canon S200 vs Canon SX520 HS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S200 & Canon PowerShot SX520 HS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon S200 Gallery & Canon SX520 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Canon SX520 HS
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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Canon S200
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Common features in the Canon S200 and Canon SX520 HS
S200 | SX520 HS | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | July 2014 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 461k | The 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon S200 vs Canon SX520 HS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S200-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX520-HS-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S200-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX520-HS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S200-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX520-HS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon S200 vs Canon SX520 HS Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon S200 vs Canon SX520 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon S200 vs Canon SX520 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S200-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX520-HS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon S200 vs Canon SX520 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot S200 | Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | |
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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 |