Canon S200 vs Sony RX100

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon S200 vs Sony RX100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and RX100 (1") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S200 was unveiled 19 months later than the RX100 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon S200 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the S200 grades vs the RX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The full galleries are viewable at Canon S200 Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon S200 features physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony RX100 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S200 vs the RX100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and RX100 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S200 and RX100.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S200 with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony RX100 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern S200 will have an advantage in sensor technology.