Canon S200 vs Sony H20
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Canon S200 vs Sony H20 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)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
- 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
- Announced May 2009

Canon S200 vs Sony H20 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Canon S200 versus Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the H20 (10MP) is very well matched but the S200 (1/1.7") and H20 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

The S200 was unveiled 4 years after the H20 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S200 grades vs the H20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon S200 vs Sony H20 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The full galleries are provided at Canon S200 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Sony H20
S200 | H20 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | May 2009 | More modern by 59 months |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Canon S200
H20 | S200 |
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Common features in the Canon S200 and Sony H20
S200 | H20 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon S200 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon S200 has got outer 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 H20 has sizing of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check the Canon S200 versus Sony H20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S200 compared to the H20.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and H20 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S200 and H20.
Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The S200 has got the larger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult. The fresher S200 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon S200 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S200 vs Sony H20 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot S200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-02-21 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.5-4.4 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 7.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 181g (0.40 pounds) | 250g (0.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $293 | $249 |