Canon S200 vs Olympus XZ-1

Let's look more in depth at the Canon S200 versus Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is relatively close but the S200 (1/1.7") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") offer different sensor sizes.

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The S200 was unveiled 3 years after the XZ-1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S200 grades vs the XZ-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S200 and Olympus XZ-1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon S200 Gallery and Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon S200 enjoys exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-1 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon S200 versus Olympus XZ-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S200 against the XZ-1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and XZ-1 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The pic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S200 and XZ-1.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The S200 contains the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF easier. The more recent S200 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.