Canon S200 vs Olympus 7010

The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon S200 versus Olympus 7010, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the 7010 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the S200 (1/1.7") and 7010 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The S200 was introduced 4 years after the 7010 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the S200 scores versus the 7010 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S200 and Olympus Stylus 7010. The whole galleries are available at Canon S200 Gallery and Olympus 7010 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon S200 enjoys outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Olympus 7010 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the S200 versus the 7010.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and 7010 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S200 and 7010.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S200 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus 7010 will resolve more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger S200 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.