Canon SX200 IS vs Sony S2000
90 Imaging
34 Features
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93 Imaging
33 Features
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony S2000 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
- Successor is Canon SX210 IS
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony S2000 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Sony S2000
SX200 IS | S2000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Canon SX200 IS
S2000 | SX200 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | May 2009 | More modern by 7 months |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Sony S2000
SX200 IS | S2000 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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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 |