Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P7100
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P7100 Key Specs
(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
- Launched May 2009
- Updated by Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
- Introduced February 2012
- Earlier Model is Nikon P7000
- New Model is Nikon P7700
Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P7100 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P7100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the P7100 (10MP) is relatively similar but the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and P7100 (1/1.7") posses different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe SX200 IS was launched 3 years prior to the P7100 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX200 IS matches up against the P7100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P7100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Nikon Coolpix P7100. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Nikon P7100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Nikon P7100
SX200 IS | P7100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Canon SX200 IS
P7100 | SX200 IS | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | May 2009 | More recent by 33 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon P7100
SX200 IS | P7100 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P7100 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS has got physical 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 Nikon P7100 has proportions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P7100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX200 IS versus the P7100.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and P7100 is 90 and 82 respectively.
Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P7100 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and P7100.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX200 IS because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Canon SX200 IS will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P7100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Nikon Coolpix P7100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Nikon Coolpix P7100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-05-14 | 2012-02-20 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.3 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (tunnel) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 80% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.3 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 9.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual | Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 247 grams (0.54 lbs) | 395 grams (0.87 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 41 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 165 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 350 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-5L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 or 2 second delay) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $329 | $750 |