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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S5100

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S5100 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
  • Launched May 2009
  • New Model is Canon SX210 IS
Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2010
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S5100 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S5100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the S5100 (12MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was unveiled 15 months before the S5100 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX200 IS matches up vs the S5100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Nikon S5100

 SX200 IS S5100 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Canon SX200 IS

 S5100 SX200 IS 
AnnouncedAugust 2010May 2009Newer by 15 months

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon S5100

 SX200 IS S5100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S5100 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS has external 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 S5100 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S5100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the S5100.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S5100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and S5100 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S5100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S5100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The picture below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and S5100.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of photos although you will need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S5100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography features
Nikon S5100 Portrait photography features
28
manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S5100 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (247g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (132g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S5100 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S5100 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than average (247g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than competition in class (132g)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S5100 as a Landscape photography camera
42
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging details
Nikon S5100 Vlogging details
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (247 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (132 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Nikon S5100
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISNikon Coolpix S5100
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Nikon Coolpix S5100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-05-14 2010-08-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focus range 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 grams (0.54 lbs) 132 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $329 $200