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Canon S200 vs Sony H20

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Canon S200 vs Sony H20 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
  • Announced February 2014
Sony H20
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Sony H20

 S200 H20 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014May 2009More modern by 59 months
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Canon S200

 H20 S200 

Common features in the Canon S200 and Sony H20

 S200 H20 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon S200 vs Sony H20 size comparison

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

Canon S200 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H20 as a Portrait photography camera
34
focusing manually
features face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have RAW format
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S200 Street photography advice
Sony H20 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have RAW format
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon S200 Sports photography advice
Sony H20 Sports photography advice
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
bad battery (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S200 Travel photography highlights
Sony H20 Travel photography highlights
64
provides touch focus
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery (200 per charge)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
51
flash built-in
long zoom (380mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (250g)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S200 Landscape photography features
Sony H20 Landscape photography features
46
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have RAW format
bad battery (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
36
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S200 Vlogging highlights
Sony H20 Vlogging highlights
33
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (250 grams)
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Canon S200 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Sony H20
 Canon PowerShot S200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
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