Canon S200 vs Sony G3
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Canon S200 vs Sony G3 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
- Released February 2014
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
Canon S200 vs Sony G3 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Canon S200 vs Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the G3 (10MP) is fairly similar but the S200 (1/1.7") and G3 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe S200 was announced 5 years after the G3 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S200 scores against the G3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon S200 vs Sony G3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon S200 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Sony G3
S200 | G3 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | January 2009 | More modern by 63 months |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Canon S200
G3 | S200 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 461k | Crisper display (+460k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon S200 and Sony G3
S200 | G3 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon S200 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon S200 enjoys external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Check the Canon S200 vs Sony G3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the S200 against the G3.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S200 and G3 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Canon S200 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The picture here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S200 and G3.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor sizes. The S200 features the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The newer S200 provides an edge in sensor tech.
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Canon S200 vs Sony G3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-02-21 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.5-10.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3.5" |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 181 grams (0.40 lb) | 185 grams (0.41 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $293 | $200 |