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Canon S200 vs Casio EX-ZR15

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Key Specs

Canon S200
(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
Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon S200 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Canon S200 vs Casio EX-ZR15, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The S200 was released 2 years later than the EX-ZR15 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the S200 scores vs the EX-ZR15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 S200 EX-ZR15 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2012More recent by 26 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Canon S200

 EX-ZR15 S200 

Common features in the Canon S200 and Casio EX-ZR15

 S200 EX-ZR15 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution461k461kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon S200 offers external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR15 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the S200 and the EX-ZR15.

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-ZR15 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and EX-ZR15 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-ZR15 top view buttons comparison

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The visual here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S200 and EX-ZR15.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S200 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Casio EX-ZR15 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer S200 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-ZR15 sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S200 Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography advice
34
has manual focus
features face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW support
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon S200 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZR15 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon S200 Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography highlights
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
great battery (325 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon S200
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR15
64
includes focus by touch
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (200 shots)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
great battery (325 per charge)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S200 as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZR15 as a Landscape photography camera
46
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery pack (200 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery (325 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S200
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR15
33
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon S200 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Casio EX-ZR15
 Canon PowerShot S200Casio Exilim EX-ZR15
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot S200 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-02-21 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CCD 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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 181 grams (0.40 lb) 176 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos 325 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NP-110
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $293 $249