Canon S200 vs Sony WX30
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Canon S200 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched July 2011

Canon S200 vs Sony WX30 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Canon S200 and Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and WX30 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

The S200 was unveiled 2 years after the WX30 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S200 grades vs the WX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon S200 vs Sony WX30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The full galleries are viewable at Canon S200 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Sony WX30
S200 | WX30 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | July 2011 | More modern by 32 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Canon S200
WX30 | S200 | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon S200 and Sony WX30
S200 | WX30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Canon S200 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon S200 has 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) while the Sony WX30 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Canon S200 and Sony WX30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S200 vs the WX30.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S200 and WX30 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S200 and WX30.
As you can tell, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S200 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony WX30 will resolve greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The newer S200 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon S200 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S200 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2014-02-21 | 2011-07-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 181g (0.40 lbs) | 117g (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | 250 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $293 | $259 |