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Canon S200 vs Sony G3

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon S200 vs Sony G3 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
  • Released February 2014
Sony G3
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Sony G3

 S200 G3 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2009More modern by 63 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Canon S200

 G3 S200 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon S200 and Sony G3

 S200 G3 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon S200 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S200 and G3 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon S200 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon S200
Portrait photography with Sony G3
34
you can focus manually
offers face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW files
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S200 as a Street photography camera
Sony G3 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony G3 as a Sports photography camera
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S200 Travel photography factors
Sony G3 Travel photography factors
64
comes with touch to focus
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon S200
Landscape photography with Sony G3
46
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
36
you can focus manually
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S200 Vlogging factors
Sony G3 Vlogging factors
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
27
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Canon S200 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Sony G3
 Canon PowerShot S200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
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