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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S100

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S100 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
  • Replacement is Canon SX210 IS
Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S100 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX200 IS versus Nikon S100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and S100 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX200 IS was introduced 3 years before the S100 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX200 IS matches up versus the S100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Nikon S100

 SX200 IS S100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Canon SX200 IS

 S100 SX200 IS 
AnnouncedAugust 2011May 2009More recent by 27 months
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution820k230kClearer screen (+590k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon S100

 SX200 IS S100 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S100 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS has exterior measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Nikon S100 has dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX200 IS vs the S100.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and S100 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and S100.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S100 to provide extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SX200 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography information
Nikon S100 Portrait photography information
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
40
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography details
Nikon S100 Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (247g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography details
Nikon S100 Sports photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (150 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX200 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S100
63
lighter than competitors (247g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
65
offers touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery (150 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography features
Nikon S100 Landscape photography features
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
45
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery (150 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S100 as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (247g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
35
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Nikon S100
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISNikon Coolpix S100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Nikon Coolpix S100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-05-14 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 820 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Organic LED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lb) 175 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" 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 life - 150 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $329 $240