Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S100
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S100 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Nikon Coolpix S100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Nikon S100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Nikon S100
SX200 IS | S100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Canon SX200 IS
S100 | SX200 IS | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | May 2009 | More recent by 27 months | |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 820k | 230k | Clearer screen (+590k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon S100
SX200 IS | S100 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Compare the Canon SX200 IS versus Nikon S100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Nikon Coolpix S100 | |
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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 |