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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus E-400

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Olympus E-400 front
Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus E-400 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Updated by Canon SX210 IS
Olympus E-400
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Announced September 2006
  • Updated by Olympus E-410
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus E-400 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus E-400, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the E-400 (10MP) is very comparable but the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and E-400 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor size.

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The SX200 IS was unveiled 2 years later than the E-400 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX200 IS matches up vs the E-400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Olympus E-400

 SX200 IS E-400 
AnnouncedMay 2009September 2006More recent by 33 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k215kSharper display (+15k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-400 over the Canon SX200 IS

 E-400 SX200 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Olympus E-400

 SX200 IS E-400 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus E-400 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS offers external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Olympus E-400 has dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus E-400 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX200 IS against the E-400.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus E-400 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and E-400 is 90 and 77 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus E-400 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus E-400 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and E-400.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX200 IS with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Canon SX200 IS will produce more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX200 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus E-400 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus E-400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus E-400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX200 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus E-400
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
46
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
no manual mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography features
Olympus E-400 Street photography features
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography details
Olympus E-400 Sports photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
38
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography info
Olympus E-400 Travel photography info
63
lighter than others (247 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
49
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-400 as a Landscape photography camera
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
45
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-400 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
9
no video shooting
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus E-400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Olympus E-400
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISOlympus E-400
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Olympus E-400
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2009-05-14 2006-09-14
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.3 -
Macro focus range 0cm -
Number of lenses - 45
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 215k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 lb) 435g (0.96 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $329 $599