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Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-S200

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-S200 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • New Model is Canon SX210 IS
Casio EX-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
  • Released August 2010
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Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-S200 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-S200, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the EX-S200 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was released 14 months earlier than the EX-S200 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX200 IS matches up versus the EX-S200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Casio EX-S200

 SX200 IS EX-S200 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Canon SX200 IS

 EX-S200 SX200 IS 
ReleasedAugust 2010May 2009More recent by 14 months

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Casio EX-S200

 SX200 IS EX-S200 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-S200 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS has external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Casio EX-S200 has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX200 IS and the EX-S200.

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-S200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and EX-S200 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-S200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-S200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and EX-S200.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Casio EX-S200 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older SX200 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-S200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-S200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-S200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-S200 Portrait photography information
28
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-S200 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography features
Casio EX-S200 Sports photography features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography information
Casio EX-S200 Travel photography information
62
lighter than competition in class (247g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
65
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-S200 Landscape photography features
42
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-S200 Vlogging factors
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
29
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-S200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Casio EX-S200
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISCasio Exilim EX-S200
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Casio Exilim EX-S200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-05-14 2010-08-03
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
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 28-336mm (12.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lbs) 132 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 model NB-5L NP-120
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $329 $0