Canon PowerShot S200

Canon PowerShot S200

Canon PowerShot S200

Camera summary

The Canon PowerShot S200, made by Canon, is a powerful Compact camera. Announced on Feb. 21, 2014.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
4.5 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
4.3 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.2 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.3 out of 5 stars

Sensor

This camera has a CCD sensor with a 10 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 9 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

1280 x 720

Expect recording in 1280 x 720 with support for the following formats: H.264.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

NB-6LH

The battery of this camera can last up to 200 shots per charge with the included NB-6LH battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Autofocus specs

Af center
Yes
Af continuous
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
Af live view
Yes
Af multi area
Yes
Af phase detection
No
Af selective
Yes
Af single
Yes
Af touch
Yes
Af tracking
Yes
Number of cross focus points -
Number of focus points 9

Connectivity

HDMI
Yes
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity Built-In
DXO color depth 0.0
DXO dynamic range 0.0
DXO low light ISO 0.0
DXO overall score 0.0

Exposure mode

AF area
No
average
No
Center weighted
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
partial
No
spot
Yes

General

AKA -
announced Feb. 21, 2014
Body type Compact
brand Canon
msrp $318.00
model Canon PowerShot S200
predecessor model

Lense

Focal length multiplier -
Lens mount fixed lens
Manual focus
Yes
Macro focus range n/a
Number of lenses -

Other features

GPS Optional
Self-timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Storage slots 1
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC
Timelapse recording
No

Photography features

AE bracketing
No
Aperture priority
Yes
Built-in flash
Yes
Custom white balance
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
External flash
No
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain
Flash range 7.00 m
Image stabilization
Yes
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Max continuous shooting 2.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/2000s
Minimum shutter speed 15
Shutter priority
Yes
WB bracketing
No

Physical

Battery life 200 shots
Battery model NB-6LH
Battery type Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
Dust proof
No
Environmental sealing
No
Freeze proof
No
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 26mm
Shock proof
No
Water proof
No
Weight 181 grs

Screen

Live view
Yes
Screen resolution 461
Screen size -
Screen type Fixed Type
Touch screen
No

Sensor

Max boosted ISO -
Max image resolution 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400
Min native ISO 80
RAW support
No
Sensor area -
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58 mm
Sensor resolution 10
Sensor size 1/1.7
Sensor type CCD

Headphone port

Headphone port
No
Max video resolution 1280 x 720
Microphone port
No
Video formats H.264
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)

Viewfinder

viewfinder -
viewfinder coverage -
viewfinder magnification -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder