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Canon S200 vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Canon S200 vs Sigma DP2x 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
  • Announced February 2014
Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Earlier Model is Sigma DP2s
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Canon S200 vs Sigma DP2x Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Canon S200 versus Sigma DP2x, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and DP2x (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S200 was unveiled 3 years later than the DP2x and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon S200 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S200 scores versus the DP2x with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Sigma DP2x

 S200 DP2x 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2011More recent by 37 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Canon S200

 DP2x S200 

Common features in the Canon S200 and Sigma DP2x

 S200 DP2x 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon S200 vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon S200 enjoys outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sigma DP2x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S200 vs the DP2x.

Canon S200 vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and DP2x is 93 and 86 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Canon S200 vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S200 and DP2x.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S200 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Canon S200 will give greater detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S200 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon S200 vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Portrait photography camera
34
focusing manually
supports face detect focusing
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks RAW files
57
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
MP count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon S200 Street photography details
Sigma DP2x Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks RAW files
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon S200 Sports photography advice
Sigma DP2x Sports photography advice
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery (200 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
30
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon S200
Travel photography with Sigma DP2x
64
features touch to focus
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery (200 CIPA)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
67
lighter than competition in class (280g)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
MP count low (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S200 Landscape photography information
Sigma DP2x Landscape photography information
46
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks RAW files
bad battery (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
48
you can focus manually
very good maximum aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S200 Vlogging factors
Sigma DP2x Vlogging factors
33
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
28
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Canon S200 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Sigma DP2x
 Canon PowerShot S200Sigma DP2x
General Information
Company Canon Sigma
Model Canon PowerShot S200 Sigma DP2x
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-02-21 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 41mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 181 gr (0.40 pounds) 280 gr (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots 1 1
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