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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
Portability
56
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Updated by Canon SX210 IS
Fujifilm S2 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 142 x 131 x 80mm
  • Revealed August 2002
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Replacement is Fujifilm S3 Pro
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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SX200 IS versus Fujifilm S2 Pro, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro DSLR by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The SX200 IS was released 6 years after the Fujifilm S2 Pro which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX200 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm S2 Pro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 SX200 IS Fujifilm S2 Pro 
RevealedMay 2009August 2002Newer by 83 months
Display sizing3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k117kSharper display (+113k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Canon SX200 IS

 Fujifilm S2 Pro SX200 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm S2 Pro

 SX200 IS Fujifilm S2 Pro 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS has got outer measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Fujifilm S2 Pro has proportions of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX200 IS versus Fujifilm S2 Pro in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX200 IS and the Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and Fujifilm S2 Pro is 90 and 56 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX200 IS featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Canon SX200 IS will offer more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent SX200 IS will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX200 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
28
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
49
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (247 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
lighter than others (850 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm S2 Pro Sports photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
42
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography features
Fujifilm S2 Pro Travel photography features
62
lighter than competitors (247g)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
50
lighter than others (850 grams)
weather proof
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm S2 Pro Landscape photography info
42
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
small screen (1.8 inches)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging advice
Fujifilm S2 Pro Vlogging advice
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (247g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
9
can't shoot video
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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm S2 Pro
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISFujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Announced 2009-05-14 2002-08-02
Physical type Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4256 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.3 -
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Total lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 1.8"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 117 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 92%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 15.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/125 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 gr (0.54 pounds) 850 gr (1.87 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $329 $2,000