Canon S200 vs Sony H55

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon S200 and Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and H55 (14MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and H55 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The S200 was unveiled 3 years after the H55 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the S200 grades vs the H55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The full galleries are available at Canon S200 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon S200 has exterior measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Canon S200 and Sony H55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S200 vs the H55.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and H55 is 93 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S200 and H55.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S200 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony H55 will provide extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher S200 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.