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Canon S200 vs Sony W370

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon S200 vs Sony W370 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 W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
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Canon S200 vs Sony W370 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon S200 and Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and W370 (14MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and W370 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S200 was released 4 years later than the W370 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S200 scores versus the W370 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Sony W370

 S200 W370 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2010Fresher by 51 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Canon S200

 W370 S200 

Common features in the Canon S200 and Sony W370

 S200 W370 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon S200 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon S200 has got exterior 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) whilst the Sony W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S200 compared to the W370.

Canon S200 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and W370 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Canon S200 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S200 and W370.

All in all, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S200 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony W370 will render more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S200 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon S200 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W370 as a Portrait photography camera
34
focusing manually
includes face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S200
Street photography with Sony W370
61
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon S200
Sports photography with Sony W370
32
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
not so great battery (200 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon S200
Travel photography with Sony W370
64
offers touch to focus
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (200 per charge)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
58
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon S200
Landscape photography with Sony W370
46
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
37
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S200 Vlogging highlights
Sony W370 Vlogging highlights
33
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon S200 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Sony W370
 Canon PowerShot S200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot S200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-21 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
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 181g (0.40 lb) 179g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $293 $230