Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus FE-4030
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 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
- Introduced May 2009
- Updated by Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
- Launched January 2010

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus FE-4030, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX200 IS was manufactured 7 months earlier than the FE-4030 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX200 IS scores versus the FE-4030 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Olympus FE-4030. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Olympus FE-4030 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Olympus FE-4030
SX200 IS | FE-4030 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Canon SX200 IS
FE-4030 | SX200 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | May 2009 | Newer by 7 months |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Olympus FE-4030
SX200 IS | FE-4030 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS has external measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Olympus FE-4030 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX200 IS versus the FE-4030.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and FE-4030 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and FE-4030.
As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus FE-4030 to show greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Olympus FE-4030 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Olympus FE-4030 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-05-14 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.3 | f/2.6-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 5.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 247 gr (0.54 lb) | 146 gr (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NB-5L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $329 | $130 |