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Canon S200 vs Fujifilm T550

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon S200 vs Fujifilm T550 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
  • Revealed February 2014
Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon S200 vs Fujifilm T550 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon S200 vs Fujifilm T550, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm T550 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The S200 was revealed 14 months later than the Fujifilm T550 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S200 scores against the Fujifilm T550 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Fujifilm T550

 S200 Fujifilm T550 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2013More recent by 14 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Canon S200

 Fujifilm T550 S200 

Common features in the Canon S200 and Fujifilm T550

 S200 Fujifilm T550 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon S200 vs Fujifilm T550 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon S200 features exterior 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) whilst the Fujifilm T550 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the S200 against the Fujifilm T550.

Canon S200 vs Fujifilm T550 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S200 and Fujifilm T550 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Fujifilm T550 top view buttons comparison

Canon S200 vs Fujifilm T550 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S200 and Fujifilm T550.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S200 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm T550 will offer extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer S200 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon S200 vs Fujifilm T550 sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S200 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography highlights
34
focusing manually
comes with face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have RAW files
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon S200 Street photography details
Fujifilm T550 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (136g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon S200 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm T550 Sports photography advice
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S200 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Travel photography camera
64
provides focus by touch
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
75
lighter than average (136 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon S200
Landscape photography with Fujifilm T550
46
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
47
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S200
Vlogging with Fujifilm T550
33
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
35
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than average (136 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Canon S200 vs Fujifilm T550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Fujifilm T550
 Canon PowerShot S200Fujifilm FinePix T550
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot S200 Fujifilm FinePix T550
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-02-21 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 16MP
Anti alias 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 3440
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
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 -
External flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 181g (0.40 lb) 136g (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $293 $160