Canon S200 vs Sigma DP2x
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Canon S200 vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Canon S200 vs Sigma DP2x Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S200 and Sigma DP2x. The full galleries are viewable at Canon S200 Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Sigma DP2x
S200 | DP2x | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | February 2011 | More recent by 37 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Canon S200
DP2x | S200 |
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Common features in the Canon S200 and Sigma DP2x
S200 | DP2x | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Check out the Canon S200 versus Sigma DP2x in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and DP2x is 93 and 86 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon S200 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications
Canon PowerShot S200 | Sigma DP2x | |
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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 |
Launch cost | $293 | $699 |