Canon S200 vs Sony S950
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36 Features
41 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
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Canon S200 vs Sony S950 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- No Video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed February 2009

Canon S200 vs Sony S950 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Canon S200 versus Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the S950 (10MP) is very similar but the S200 (1/1.7") and S950 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

The S200 was manufactured 5 years after the S950 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S200 grades versus the S950 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon S200 vs Sony S950 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon S200 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Sony S950
S200 | S950 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 61 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Canon S200
S950 | S200 |
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Common features in the Canon S200 and Sony S950
S200 | S950 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Canon S200 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon S200 provides exterior dimensions 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 S950 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon S200 versus Sony S950 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the S200 versus the S950.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S200 and S950 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S200 and S950.
As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor sizes. The S200 contains the larger sensor which will make achieving bokeh easier. The fresher S200 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon S200 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S200 vs Sony S950 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-02-21 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | - |
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 | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
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 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 181 gr (0.40 pounds) | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $293 | $130 |