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Canon S200 vs Sony S2100

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon S200 vs Sony S2100 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
  • Launched February 2014
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon S200 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon S200 vs Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is very comparable but the S200 (1/1.7") and S2100 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The S200 was brought out 4 years after the S2100 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the S200 matches up vs the S2100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Sony S2100

 S200 S2100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2010More modern by 51 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Canon S200

 S2100 S200 

Common features in the Canon S200 and Sony S2100

 S200 S2100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon S200 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon S200 comes with exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon S200 vs Sony S2100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S200 compared to the S2100.

Canon S200 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S200 and S2100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Canon S200 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S200 and S2100.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S200 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony S2100 will provide greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher S200 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon S200 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S200 Portrait photography information
Sony S2100 Portrait photography information
34
focusing manually
includes face detect focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon S200 Street photography details
Sony S2100 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of RAW format
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon S200 Sports photography details
Sony S2100 Sports photography details
31
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
not so great battery power (200 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S200 Travel photography factors
Sony S2100 Travel photography factors
64
boasts focus by touch
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S200 Landscape photography info
Sony S2100 Landscape photography info
46
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
27
screen size is good (3")
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2100 as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon S200 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Sony S2100
 Canon PowerShot S200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot S200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-21 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 181 grams (0.40 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $293 $0