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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony S2000

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony S2000 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
  • Successor is Canon SX210 IS
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony S2000 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX200 IS and Sony S2000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was introduced 7 months before the S2000 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX200 IS matches up against the S2000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Sony S2000

 SX200 IS S2000 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Canon SX200 IS

 S2000 SX200 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2010May 2009More modern by 7 months

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Sony S2000

 SX200 IS S2000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS offers external dimensions 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 Sony S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX200 IS and Sony S2000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX200 IS vs the S2000.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and S2000 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and S2000.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX200 IS to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography highlights
Sony S2000 Portrait photography highlights
28
has manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (247g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX200 IS
Sports photography with Sony S2000
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competitors in class (247 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography advice
Sony S2000 Landscape photography advice
42
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
27
screen size is decent (3 inch)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging factors
Sony S2000 Vlogging factors
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (247 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
21
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Sony S2000
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-05-14 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD 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 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 model NB-5L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $329 $225