Canon S200 vs Nikon L20
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Canon S200 vs Nikon L20 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
- Introduced February 2014
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
- Revealed February 2009

Canon S200 vs Nikon L20 Overview
Here is a in depth review of the Canon S200 vs Nikon L20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the L20 (10MP) is pretty similar but the S200 (1/1.7") and L20 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

The S200 was released 5 years later than the L20 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S200 matches up versus the L20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon S200 vs Nikon L20 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S200 & Nikon Coolpix L20. The complete galleries are available at Canon S200 Gallery & Nikon L20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Nikon L20
S200 | L20 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 62 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Canon S200
L20 | S200 |
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Common features in the Canon S200 and Nikon L20
S200 | L20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Canon S200 vs Nikon L20 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon S200 comes with exterior 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 Nikon L20 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).
Compare the Canon S200 vs Nikon L20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S200 against the L20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and L20 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Nikon L20 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S200 and L20.
To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The S200 comes with the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler. The more recent S200 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon S200 vs Nikon L20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S200 vs Nikon L20 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S200 | Nikon Coolpix L20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot S200 | Nikon Coolpix L20 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-02-21 | 2009-02-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 38-136mm (3.6x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.1-6.7 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 181 grams (0.40 lbs) | 135 grams (0.30 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $293 | $120 |