Canon S200 vs Sony RX1R

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon S200 and Sony RX1R, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and RX1R (Full frame) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S200 was announced 8 months later than the RX1R and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon S200 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S200 scores vs the RX1R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon S200 Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon S200 features outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony RX1R has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S200 and the RX1R.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S200 and RX1R is 93 and 79 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S200 and RX1R.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S200 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX1R will resolve extra detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher S200 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.