Canon S200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Below, we are analyzing the Canon S200 and Olympus SZ-30MR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and SZ-30MR (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The S200 was announced 3 years later than the SZ-30MR and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S200 scores vs the SZ-30MR for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S200 and Olympus SZ-30MR. The whole galleries are available at Canon S200 Gallery and Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon S200 comes with outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-30MR has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Canon S200 and Olympus SZ-30MR in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S200 versus the SZ-30MR.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and SZ-30MR is 93 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S200 and SZ-30MR.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S200 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus SZ-30MR will deliver greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S200 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.