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Canon S200 vs Nikon S5100

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon S200 vs Nikon S5100 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
  • Launched February 2014
Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed August 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon S200 vs Nikon S5100 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon S200 and Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the S5100 (12MP) is very well matched but the S200 (1/1.7") and S5100 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The S200 was unveiled 3 years later than the S5100 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S200 grades versus the S5100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Nikon S5100

 S200 S5100 
RevealedFebruary 2014August 2010More recent by 43 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Canon S200

 S5100 S200 

Common features in the Canon S200 and Nikon S5100

 S200 S5100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon S200 vs Nikon S5100 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon S200 comes with 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) whilst the Nikon S5100 has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S200 compared to the S5100.

Canon S200 vs Nikon S5100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and S5100 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Nikon S5100 top view buttons comparison

Canon S200 vs Nikon S5100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S200 and S5100.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S200 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon S5100 will resolve more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer S200 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon S200 vs Nikon S5100 sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S200 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S5100 Portrait photography factors
34
manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no RAW support
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S200 Street photography factors
Nikon S5100 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (132 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S200 Sports photography features
Nikon S5100 Sports photography features
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon S200
Travel photography with Nikon S5100
64
supports focus by touch
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
61
lighter than competition (132 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S200 Landscape photography details
Nikon S5100 Landscape photography details
46
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no RAW support
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S200 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S5100 as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (132g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Canon S200 vs Nikon S5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Nikon S5100
 Canon PowerShot S200Nikon Coolpix S5100
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot S200 Nikon Coolpix S5100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-21 2010-08-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 Expeed C2
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 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format 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 181 grams (0.40 pounds) 132 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $293 $200