Canon S200 vs Sony A7S

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon S200 vs Sony A7S, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the A7S (12MP) is pretty similar but the S200 (1/1.7") and A7S (Full frame) offer different sensor size.

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The S200 was manufactured very close to the A7S so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon S200 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S200 matches up versus the A7S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S200 & Sony Alpha A7S. The entire galleries are provided at Canon S200 Gallery & Sony A7S Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon S200 enjoys exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony A7S has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the S200 vs the A7S.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S200 and A7S is 93 and 77 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S200 and A7S.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S200 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A7S will offer more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.