Canon S200 vs Nikon S1000pj
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Canon S200 vs Nikon S1000pj 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
- 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
- Launched August 2009

Canon S200 vs Nikon S1000pj Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon S200 and Nikon S1000pj, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the S1000pj (12MP) is relatively similar but the S200 (1/1.7") and S1000pj (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

The S200 was brought out 4 years later than the S1000pj and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S200 grades against the S1000pj with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon S200 vs Nikon S1000pj Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S200 and Nikon Coolpix S1000pj. The entire galleries are available at Canon S200 Gallery and Nikon S1000pj Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Nikon S1000pj
S200 | S1000pj | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 56 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Canon S200
S1000pj | S200 |
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Common features in the Canon S200 and Nikon S1000pj
S200 | S1000pj | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon S200 vs Nikon S1000pj Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon S200 has got outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Nikon S1000pj has specifications of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check the Canon S200 and Nikon S1000pj in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S200 against the S1000pj.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and S1000pj is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Nikon S1000pj Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S200 and S1000pj.
All in all, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S200 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon S1000pj will deliver more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger S200 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Canon S200 vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications
Canon PowerShot S200 | Nikon Coolpix S1000pj | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot S200 | Nikon Coolpix S1000pj |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-02-21 | 2009-08-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | Expeed |
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 surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.9-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 181g (0.40 pounds) | 175g (0.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $293 | $289 |