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Canon S200 vs Canon SX700 HS

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Canon S200 vs Canon SX700 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
  • Introduced February 2014
Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Later Model is Canon SX710 HS
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Canon S200 vs Canon SX700 HS Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon S200 and Canon SX700 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Canon. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and SX700 HS (16MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and SX700 HS (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The S200 was unveiled very close to the SX700 HS which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the S200 matches up vs the SX700 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Canon SX700 HS

 S200 SX700 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Canon S200

 SX700 HS S200 
Screen resolution922k461kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon S200 and Canon SX700 HS

 S200 SX700 HS 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2014Similar age
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon S200 vs Canon SX700 HS Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon S200 enjoys physical 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) whilst the Canon SX700 HS has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S200 against the SX700 HS.

Canon S200 vs Canon SX700 HS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S200 and SX700 HS is 93 and 89 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Canon SX700 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon S200 vs Canon SX700 HS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S200 and SX700 HS.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S200 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon SX700 HS will offer more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively.

Canon S200 vs Canon SX700 HS sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Canon SX700 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Canon SX700 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S200 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX700 HS as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
has face detect focusing
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no RAW format
44
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S200
Street photography with Canon SX700 HS
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (269g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S200 Sports photography information
Canon SX700 HS Sports photography information
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has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
45
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon S200
Travel photography with Canon SX700 HS
64
offers touch focus
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
65
lighter than others (269g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery life (250 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S200 as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX700 HS as a Landscape photography camera
46
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no RAW format
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
missing Timelapse function
47
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S200 Vlogging advice
Canon SX700 HS Vlogging advice
33
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (269 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
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Canon S200 vs Canon SX700 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Canon SX700 HS
 Canon PowerShot S200Canon PowerShot SX700 HS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot S200 Canon PowerShot SX700 HS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-21 2014-02-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 Digic 6
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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 Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.2-6.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - PureColor II G TFT
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3200s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 181 gr (0.40 lbs) 269 gr (0.59 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4")
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 shots 250 shots
Type 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $293 $349