Canon PowerShot S200 vs Canon PowerShot S100

      Canon PowerShot S200

      Canon PowerShot S100
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon PowerShot S200 and the Canon PowerShot S100, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Canon PowerShot S200 was introduced in February 2014 and Canon PowerShot S100 was introduced in December 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Canon PowerShot S200 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

      Canon PowerShot S100 Highlights

      • 12.1 MP 1/1.7-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 80 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 461k dot Fixed Screen
      • 2.3 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-in GPS
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Canon PowerShot S200
      4. Advantage of Canon PowerShot S100
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Canon PowerShot S200 and Canon PowerShot S100.

      PROS

      Canon PowerShot S200

      Canon PowerShot S100

      •   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
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Light - 198 g (0.44 lb / 6.98 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Canon PowerShot S200

      Canon PowerShot S100

      •   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
      •   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 - 2.3 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 50
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   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

      Canon PowerShot S200

      Canon PowerShot S100

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Canon PowerShot S200

      Canon S200
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot S200 over Canon PowerShot S100.

      Canon PowerShot S200 vs Canon PowerShot S100
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Lighter 181 g (0.40 lb / 6.38 oz) vs 198 g (0.44 lb / 6.98 oz)

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      Canon S120
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon S110
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      12.1 MP

      Canon S95
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      10 MP

      Canon S90
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      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

      Fujifilm S5 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Advantage of Canon PowerShot S100

      Canon S100
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot S100 over Canon PowerShot S200.

      Canon PowerShot S200 vs Canon PowerShot S100
      Max Image Resolution 3648 x 2736 vs 4000 x 3000
      RAW Support vs
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 1.9 fps vs 2.3 fps
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 1920 x 1080
      Built-in GPS vs

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      1/1.7-inch

      12.1 MP

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      1/1.7-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon S95
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      1/1.7-inch

      10 MP

      Canon S90
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      1/1.7-inch

      10.0 MP

      Panasonic FP1
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Sony W550
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Samsung TL350
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      1/2.33-inch

      10.2 MP

      Kodak M200
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      1/3-inch

      10 MP

      Olympus SZ-30MR
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Sony DSLR-A330
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A290
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Canon N100
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.1 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Canon PowerShot S200 Canon PowerShot S100
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO6,4006,400
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Mini
        Light181 g (0.40 lb / 6.38 oz)198 g (0.44 lb / 6.98 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Canon PowerShot S200 Canon PowerShot S100
        Small Sensor1/1.7-inch1/1.7-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12.1 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Focus Points99
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen461k dot461k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting1.9 fps2.3 fps
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life200 shots200 shots

      Screen

      Screen

      Canon PowerShot S200 and Canon PowerShot S100 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 461k dot resolution.

      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. Canon PowerShot S100 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 7.44 x 5.58 mm and a total area of 31.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400.

      Photography Features

      Cameras are equipped with DIGIC 5 processor.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in GPS on Canon PowerShot S100

      Canon PowerShot S100 has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in GPS.


      Built-in Wi-Fi on Canon PowerShot S200

      Canon PowerShot S200 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 Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Canon PowerShot S200 has a Mini HDMI and Canon PowerShot S100 has an HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Canon PowerShot S200 comes with NB-6LH battery pack with battery life of 200 shots and Canon PowerShot S100 comes with NB-5L battery pack with battery life of 200 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Canon PowerShot S200, and up to 1/2000 sec on Canon PowerShot S100. Canon PowerShot S200 can shoot continuously up to 1.9 fps. Canon PowerShot S100 can shoot continuously up to 2.3 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 7.00 m.. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/2000 sec on Canon PowerShot S100.

      Physical Parameters

      Canon PowerShot S200 body has dimensions of 100 x 59 x 26 mm (3.94 x 2.32 x 1.02") and Canon PowerShot S100 body has dimensions of 99 x 60 x 28 mm (3.9 x 2.36 x 1.1"). Canon PowerShot S200 weighs 181 g (0.40 lb / 6.38 oz) and Canon PowerShot S100 weighs 198 g (0.44 lb / 6.98 oz).

      Canon PowerShot S200

      Canon PowerShot S100

      100 mm

      59 mm

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      99 mm

      60 mm

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      59 mm

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      26 mm

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      28 mm

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      Size comparisons of Canon PowerShot S200 and Canon PowerShot S100

      Canon PowerShot S200 and Canon PowerShot S100 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Canon PowerShot S200

      Canon PowerShot S100

      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      70
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Canon PowerShot S200

      Canon PowerShot S100

      GOOD
      72
      •   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
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Canon PowerShot S200

      Canon PowerShot S100

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   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
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Canon PowerShot S200

      Canon PowerShot S100

      GOOD
      76
      •   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
      GOOD
      75
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Canon PowerShot S200

      Canon PowerShot S100

      GOOD
      84
      •   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)
      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 198 g (0.44 lb / 6.98 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Canon PowerShot S200

      Canon PowerShot S100

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   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
      EXCELLENT
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      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 198 g (0.44 lb / 6.98 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Canon PowerShot S200 and Canon PowerShot S100 and give both of them the 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.


      Canon PowerShot S200

      Canon PowerShot S100

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
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      Sensor

      Canon PowerShot S200

      Canon PowerShot S100

      POOR
      52
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 50

      Photo

      Canon PowerShot S200

      Canon PowerShot S100

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   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
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Canon PowerShot S200

      Canon PowerShot S100

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Canon PowerShot S200

      Canon PowerShot S100

      GOOD
      78
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Canon PowerShot S200

      Canon PowerShot S100

      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Canon PowerShot S200

      Canon PowerShot S100

      GOOD
      75
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Canon PowerShot S200

      Canon PowerShot S100

      POOR
      44
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 181 g (0.40 lb / 6.38 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      POOR
      44
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 198 g (0.44 lb / 6.98 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots


      For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

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