Canon S200 vs Nikon S9100
93 Imaging
35 Features
41 Overall
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91 Imaging
35 Features
41 Overall
37
Canon S200 vs Nikon S9100 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
- Released February 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
- Launched July 2011
- Renewed by Nikon S9300
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On this page, we are contrasting the Canon S200 vs Nikon S9100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is fairly close but the S200 (1/1.7") and S9100 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe S200 was released 2 years later than the S9100 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S200 scores versus the S9100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S200 & Nikon Coolpix S9100. The complete galleries are available at Canon S200 Gallery & Nikon S9100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Nikon S9100
| S200 | S9100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2014 |  | July 2011 | More recent by 32 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Canon S200
| S9100 | S200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 461k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Canon S200 and Nikon S9100
| S200 | S9100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither provides Touch display |
Canon S200 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon S200 provides outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Nikon S9100 has measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S200 vs the S9100.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and S9100 is 93 and 91 respectively.
Canon S200 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S200 and S9100.
As you have seen, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S200 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon S9100 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The younger S200 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
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Canon S200 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot S200 | Nikon Coolpix S9100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot S200 | Nikon Coolpix S9100 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2014-02-21 | 2011-07-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 5 | Expeed C2 |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 160 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 4cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 lbs) | 214 grams (0.47 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| 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 | 270 pictures |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-6LH | EN-EL12 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $293 | $329 |