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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon W300

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon W300 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 W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Revealed May 2017
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon W300 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon W300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and W300 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was unveiled 9 years earlier than the W300 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX200 IS matches up against the W300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Nikon W300

 SX200 IS W300 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Canon SX200 IS

 W300 SX200 IS 
RevealedMay 2017May 2009More recent by 97 months
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon W300

 SX200 IS W300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS comes with exterior measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Nikon W300 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX200 IS vs the W300.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon W300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and W300 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon W300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and W300.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon W300 to deliver greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older SX200 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon W300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography information
Nikon W300 Portrait photography information
28
you can focus manually
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography details
Nikon W300 Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (247g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon W300 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography info
Nikon W300 Travel photography info
62
lighter than others in class (247g)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
73
weather proofing
has bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography advice
Nikon W300 Landscape photography advice
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
48
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging details
Nikon W300 Vlogging details
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (247g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Nikon W300
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISNikon Coolpix W300
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Nikon Coolpix W300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2009-05-14 2017-05-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD -
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual -
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lb) 231 gr (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 life - 280 photographs
Form of battery - Built-in
Battery model NB-5L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $329 $387