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Canon S200 vs Sony WX300

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Canon S200 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Canon S200
(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
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Updated by Sony WX350
Photography Glossary

Canon S200 vs Sony WX300 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Sony WX300

 S200 WX300 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2013More recent by 13 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Canon S200

 WX300 S200 

Common features in the Canon S200 and Sony WX300

 S200 WX300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon S200 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

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.

Canon S200 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

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

Canon S200 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Canon S200 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon S200 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon S200
Portrait photography with Sony WX300
34
manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no RAW format
36
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S200 Street photography details
Sony WX300 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (166 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon S200
Sports photography with Sony WX300
32
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery (200 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S200 Travel photography info
Sony WX300 Travel photography info
64
features touch to focus
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery (200 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than average in class (166 grams)
resolution is good (18MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S200 Landscape photography information
Sony WX300 Landscape photography information
46
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no RAW format
bad battery (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
44
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX300 as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (166g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon S200 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Sony WX300
 Canon PowerShot S200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot S200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-02-21 2013-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 10MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 181g (0.40 lbs) 166g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $293 $330