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Canon S200 vs Sony H70

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
31
Overall
35

Canon S200 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Canon S200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Canon S200 vs Sony H70 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Canon S200 versus Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and H70 (16MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and H70 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The S200 was unveiled 3 years later than the H70 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S200 scores vs the H70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Sony H70

 S200 H70 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2011Fresher by 39 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Canon S200

 H70 S200 

Common features in the Canon S200 and Sony H70

 S200 H70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon S200 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon S200 has outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony H70 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Canon S200 versus Sony H70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S200 vs the H70.

Canon S200 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S200 and H70 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Canon S200 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S200 and H70.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S200 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony H70 will result in more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher S200 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon S200 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S200 Portrait photography advice
Sony H70 Portrait photography advice
34
has manual focus
has face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks RAW files
29
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon S200 as a Street photography camera
Sony H70 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
no moving screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon S200 Sports photography features
Sony H70 Sports photography features
31
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S200 Travel photography factors
Sony H70 Travel photography factors
64
provides focus via touch
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
67
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S200 Landscape photography advice
Sony H70 Landscape photography advice
46
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery life (200 shots)
no Time Lapse function
42
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S200 Vlogging info
Sony H70 Vlogging info
33
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
29
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Canon S200 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Sony H70
 Canon PowerShot S200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot S200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-02-21 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 BIONZ
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 surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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 format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 181g (0.40 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $293 $199