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Canon S200 vs Casio EX-ZR300

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-ZR300 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
  • Released February 2014
Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched May 2012
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Canon S200 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Canon S200 vs Casio EX-ZR300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S200 was announced 22 months later than the EX-ZR300 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S200 matches up vs the EX-ZR300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 S200 EX-ZR300 
LaunchedFebruary 2014May 2012Fresher by 22 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Canon S200

 EX-ZR300 S200 

Common features in the Canon S200 and Casio EX-ZR300

 S200 EX-ZR300 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution461k461kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon S200 offers outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR300 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the S200 versus the EX-ZR300.

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and EX-ZR300 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-ZR300 top view buttons comparison

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S200 and EX-ZR300.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S200 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Casio EX-ZR300 will produce extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger S200 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-ZR300 sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S200 Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography advice
34
you can focus manually
comes with face detection focusing
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks RAW format
39
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S200 Street photography features
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon S200
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
bad battery pack (200 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
55
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery (500 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S200 Travel photography info
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography info
64
boasts focus by touch
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
great battery (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition (205g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon S200
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR300
46
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks RAW format
bad battery pack (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
52
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
great battery (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S200 Vlogging factors
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging factors
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
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Canon S200 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Casio EX-ZR300
 Canon PowerShot S200Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot S200 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-02-21 2012-05-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 Exilim Engine HS
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 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes 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, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 181 gr (0.40 lbs) 205 gr (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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 500 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $293 $329