Canon S200 vs Casio EX-Z550
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Canon S200 vs Casio EX-Z550 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
- Launched February 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
- Launched January 2010

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-Z550 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Canon S200 vs Casio EX-Z550, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and EX-Z550 (14MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and EX-Z550 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

The S200 was unveiled 4 years after the EX-Z550 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon S200 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the S200 matches up against the EX-Z550 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-Z550 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S200 and Casio Exilim EX-Z550. The full galleries are available at Canon S200 Gallery and Casio EX-Z550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Casio EX-Z550
S200 | EX-Z550 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 51 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Canon S200
EX-Z550 | S200 |
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Common features in the Canon S200 and Casio EX-Z550
S200 | EX-Z550 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Canon S200 vs Casio EX-Z550 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon S200 offers outside measurements 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 Casio EX-Z550 has measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).
Compare the Canon S200 vs Casio EX-Z550 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S200 and the EX-Z550.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and EX-Z550 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-Z550 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S200 and EX-Z550.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S200 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Casio EX-Z550 will show more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern S200 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S200 vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S200 | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S200 | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2014-02-21 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/2.6-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 181 grams (0.40 lbs) | 143 grams (0.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
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 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $293 | $149 |