Canon S200 vs Samsung NX100

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon S200 versus Samsung NX100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and NX100 (15MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and NX100 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The S200 was revealed 3 years later than the NX100 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon S200 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S200 matches up against the NX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S200 and Samsung NX100. The full galleries are available at Canon S200 Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon S200 comes with exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX100 has dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Canon S200 versus Samsung NX100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S200 vs the NX100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and NX100 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S200 and NX100.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S200 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX100 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer S200 provides an edge in sensor innovation.