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Canon S200 vs Sony S950

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon S200 vs Sony S950 Key Specs

Canon S200
(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
Sony S950
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Sony S950

 S200 S950 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2009More modern by 61 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Canon S200

 S950 S200 

Common features in the Canon S200 and Sony S950

 S200 S950 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon S200 vs Sony S950 size comparison

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

Canon S200 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S950 as a Portrait photography camera
34
you can focus manually
features face detection focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW support
26
focusing manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S200 Street photography info
Sony S950 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S200 Sports photography details
Sony S950 Sports photography details
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S950 as a Travel photography camera
64
provides touch to focus
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S200 Landscape photography features
Sony S950 Landscape photography features
46
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
31
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S200 Vlogging factors
Sony S950 Vlogging factors
33
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
9
can't shoot video
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Canon S200 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Sony S950
 Canon PowerShot S200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
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