Canon S200 vs Sony W730

Following is a in depth review of the Canon S200 vs Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and W730 (16MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and W730 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The S200 was brought out 14 months after the W730 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S200 grades against the W730 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The entire galleries are available at Canon S200 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon S200 comes with physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the S200 vs the W730.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S200 and W730 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S200 and W730.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S200 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony W730 will show greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent S200 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.