Canon PowerShot S200

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    Highlights

    • 12.1 MP 1/1.7-inch CCD Sensor
    • 80 - 6,400 Native ISO
    • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 461k dot Fixed Screen
    • 1.9 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
    • Built-In Wi-Fi
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    Overview

    Canon PowerShot S200 was announced in 2014 and is a 1/1.7-inch (7.44 x 5.58 mm) Standard Compact camera with 12.1 Megapixel CCD sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 80 to 6,400. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 461k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Canon PowerShot S200 can capture video up to 1280 x 720 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Screen
    4. Sensor
    5. Photography Features
    6. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    7. Other Features
    8. Physical Parameters
    9. For Different Types of Photography
    10. Evaluation
    11. Specifications  

    Here is the Canon PowerShot Sx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Canon PowerShot Sx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
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    2014    		 12.1 MP
    1/1.7-inch    		 80 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    461k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon S120
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    		November
    2013    		 12.1 MP
    1/1.7-inch    		 80 - 12,800 Fixed 3.0"
    922k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon S110
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    		September
    2012    		 12.1 MP
    1/1.7-inch    		 80 - 12,800 Fixed 3.0"
    461k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon S100
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    		December
    2011    		 12.1 MP
    1/1.7-inch    		 80 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    461k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon S95
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    		November
    2010    		 10 MP
    1/1.7-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    461k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon S90
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    		April
    2010    		 10.0 MP
    1/1.7-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    461k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Canon PowerShot S200 vs PowerShot S120 vs PowerShot S110 vs PowerShot S100 vs PowerShot S95 vs PowerShot S90.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Canon PowerShot S200.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   80 Lowest Native ISO
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   Light - 181 g (0.40 lb / 6.38 oz)
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.9 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Screen Size - 3.0"

    Screen

    Fixed screen

    Canon PowerShot S200 has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 461k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Sensor

    Canon PowerShot S200 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/1.7-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 7.44 x 5.58 mm and a total area of 41.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400.

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with DIGIC 5 processor and can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Canon PowerShot S200.

    Canon S120
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    1/1.7-inch

    12.1 MP

    Canon S110
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    1/1.7-inch

    12.1 MP

    Canon S95
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    1/1.7-inch

    10 MP

    Canon S100
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    1/1.7-inch

    12.1 MP

    Canon S90
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    1/1.7-inch

    10.0 MP

    Canon R100
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    APS-C

    24.1 MP

    Canon R7
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    APS-C

    32.5 MP

    Pentax K-1 II
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    Full Frame

    36.4 MP

    Nikon Z8
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    Full Frame

    45.7 MP

    Fujifilm S5 Pro
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    APS-C

    6 MP

    Canon 5DS
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    Full Frame

    50.6 MP

    Canon R8
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    Full Frame

    24.2 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    Built-in Wi-Fi

    Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Canon PowerShot S200 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Canon PowerShot S200 comes with NB-6LH battery pack with battery life of 200 shots.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Canon PowerShot S200's shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 1.9 fps.


    Flash

    Canon PowerShot S200 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 7.00 m.

    Physical Parameters

    Canon PowerShot S200 has dimensions of 100 x 59 x 26 mm (3.94 x 2.32 x 1.02"). It weighs 181 g (0.40 lb / 6.38 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    100 mm (3.94")

    59 mm (2.32")

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    59 mm (2.32")

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    26 mm (1.02")

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    Canon PowerShot S200 dimensions

    Canon PowerShot S200 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Canon PowerShot S200 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    POOR
    51

    Canon PowerShot S200 gets a score of 51 and is POOR choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    GOOD
    72

    Canon PowerShot S200 gets a score of 72 and is GOOD choice for Sports photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.9 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    68

    Canon PowerShot S200 gets a score of 68 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.9 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    76

    Canon PowerShot S200 gets a score of 76 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    84

    Canon PowerShot S200 gets a score of 84 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 181 g (0.40 lb / 6.38 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
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    Canon PowerShot S200 gets a score of 86 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 181 g (0.40 lb / 6.38 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots

    Canon PowerShot S200 Evaluation

    We evaluate Canon PowerShot S200 and give score of 59 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    POOR
    52

    We give Canon PowerShot S200 a score of 52 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
    •   80 Lowest Native ISO
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
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    We give Canon PowerShot S200 a score of 58 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.9 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    POOR
    43

    We give Canon PowerShot S200 a score of 43 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

    Focusing

    GOOD
    78

    We give Canon PowerShot S200 a score of 78 for Focusing parameters.

    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    POOR
    53

    We give Canon PowerShot S200 a score of 53 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    GOOD
    75

    We give Canon PowerShot S200 a score of 75 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    44

    We give Canon PowerShot S200 a score of 44 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 181 g (0.40 lb / 6.38 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots


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