Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus E-400
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus E-400 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe 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.
Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus E-400 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Olympus E-400. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Olympus E-400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Olympus E-400
SX200 IS | E-400 | |||
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Announced | May 2009 | September 2006 | More recent by 33 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 215k | Sharper display (+15k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-400 over the Canon SX200 IS
E-400 | SX200 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Olympus E-400
SX200 IS | E-400 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus E-400 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Olympus E-400 | |
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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 |