Canon S200 vs Canon SX600 HS

The following is a extended overview of the Canon S200 and Canon SX600 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Canon. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and SX600 HS (16MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and SX600 HS (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S200 was launched 2 months after the SX600 HS which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S200 scores versus the SX600 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S200 and Canon PowerShot SX600 HS. The complete galleries are available at Canon S200 Gallery and Canon SX600 HS Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon S200 features outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Canon SX600 HS has dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Compare the Canon S200 and Canon SX600 HS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the S200 against the SX600 HS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and SX600 HS is 93 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S200 and SX600 HS.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S200 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon SX600 HS will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.