Canon S200 vs Canon SX540 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 SX540 HS front Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX540-HS/Canon-SX540-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon S200 vs Canon SX540 HS 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
- Announced February 2014
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
- Released January 2016
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Canon S200 vs Canon SX540 HS Overview
Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon S200 vs Canon SX540 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Canon. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and SX540 HS (20MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and SX540 HS (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.
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The S200 was released 22 months prior to the SX540 HS which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon S200 being a Compact camera and the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the S200 matches up versus the SX540 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon S200 vs Canon SX540 HS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S200 & Canon PowerShot SX540 HS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon S200 Gallery & Canon SX540 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Canon SX540 HS
S200 | SX540 HS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Canon S200
SX540 HS | S200 | |||
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Released | January 2016 | ![]() | February 2014 | Fresher by 22 months |
Common features in the Canon S200 and Canon SX540 HS
S200 | SX540 HS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 461k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Canon S200 vs Canon SX540 HS Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon S200 features outside dimensions 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 SX540 HS has specifications of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).
Look at the Canon S200 vs Canon SX540 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)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S200 vs the SX540 HS.
![Canon S200 vs Canon SX540 HS size comparison Canon S200 vs Canon SX540 HS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S200-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX540-HS-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and SX540 HS is 93 and 69 respectively.
![Canon S200 vs Canon SX540 HS top view buttons comparison Canon S200 vs Canon SX540 HS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S200-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX540-HS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon S200 vs Canon SX540 HS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S200 and SX540 HS.
As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S200 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon SX540 HS will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older S200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Canon S200 vs Canon SX540 HS sensor size comparison Canon S200 vs Canon SX540 HS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S200-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX540-HS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon S200 vs Canon SX540 HS Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon S200 vs Canon SX540 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon S200 vs Canon SX540 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S200-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX540-HS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon S200 vs Canon SX540 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot S200 | Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S200 | Canon PowerShot SX540 HS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2014-02-21 | 2016-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.4-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 0cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 5.9fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, on, off, slow synchro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
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 | 181g (0.40 lb) | 442g (0.97 lb) |
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 Overall 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 | 205 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | NB-6LH |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $293 | $399 |