Canon S200 vs Sony WX300

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon S200 versus Sony WX300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and WX300 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S200 was revealed 13 months later than the WX300 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S200 grades vs the WX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are provided at Canon S200 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon S200 has got 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) whilst the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S200 vs the WX300.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and WX300 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S200 and WX300.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S200 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony WX300 will offer greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger S200 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.