Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S5100
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S5100 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
- Launched May 2009
- New Model is Canon SX210 IS
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S5100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Nikon Coolpix S5100. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Nikon S5100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Nikon S5100
SX200 IS | S5100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Canon SX200 IS
S5100 | SX200 IS | |||
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Announced | August 2010 | ![]() | May 2009 | Newer by 15 months |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon S5100
SX200 IS | S5100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S5100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Nikon Coolpix S5100 | |
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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 |