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Canon S200 vs Fujifilm XQ2

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Fujifilm XQ2 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46

Canon S200 vs Fujifilm XQ2 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
Fujifilm XQ2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Old Model is Fujifilm XQ1
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Canon S200 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon S200 and Fujifilm XQ2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) is relatively close but the S200 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") posses different sensor size.

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The S200 was launched 10 months earlier than the Fujifilm XQ2 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon S200 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm XQ2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S200 scores against the Fujifilm XQ2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 S200 Fujifilm XQ2 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Canon S200

 Fujifilm XQ2 S200 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2014More modern by 10 months
Screen resolution920k461kClearer screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon S200 and Fujifilm XQ2

 S200 Fujifilm XQ2 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon S200 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon S200 enjoys exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XQ2 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S200 against the Fujifilm XQ2.

Canon S200 vs Fujifilm XQ2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S200 and Fujifilm XQ2 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Fujifilm XQ2 top view buttons comparison

Canon S200 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S200 and Fujifilm XQ2.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S200 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Fujifilm XQ2 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged S200 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon S200 vs Fujifilm XQ2 sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S200 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm XQ2 Portrait photography highlights
34
focusing manually
provides face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of RAW format
43
manual focus
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon S200 Street photography factors
Fujifilm XQ2 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is small (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (206 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon S200 Sports photography information
Fujifilm XQ2 Sports photography information
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
low battery power (200 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery (240 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon S200 Travel photography details
Fujifilm XQ2 Travel photography details
64
offers focus by touch
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery power (200 shots)
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
64
good battery (240 shots)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (206g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S200 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm XQ2 Landscape photography information
46
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of RAW format
low battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
56
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (240 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S200 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm XQ2 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (206g)
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Canon S200 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Fujifilm XQ2
 Canon PowerShot S200Fujifilm XQ2
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot S200 Fujifilm XQ2
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-02-21 2015-01-14
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/1.7" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, on, off, slow syncho
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 181 grams (0.40 pounds) 206 grams (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 images 240 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NP-48
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $293 $299