Canon S200 vs Sony A99

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon S200 versus Sony A99, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and A99 (24MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and A99 (Full frame) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The S200 was unveiled 15 months after the A99 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon S200 being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S200 grades vs the A99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S200 & Sony SLT-A99. The full galleries are available at Canon S200 Gallery & Sony A99 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon S200 provides outside 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 A99 has dimensions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Compare the Canon S200 versus Sony A99 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S200 against the A99.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and A99 is 93 and 57 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S200 and A99.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S200 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A99 will offer extra detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher S200 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.