Canon S200 vs Sony A7 II

Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon S200 and Sony A7 II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and A7 II (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.

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The S200 was brought out 9 months prior to the A7 II and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon S200 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S200 grades vs the A7 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S200 and Sony Alpha A7 II. The entire galleries are provided at Canon S200 Gallery and Sony A7 II Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon S200 comes with physical 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) while the Sony A7 II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon S200 and Sony A7 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the S200 and the A7 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S200 and A7 II is 93 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S200 and A7 II.

As you can see, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S200 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A7 II will give you more detail having its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged S200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.