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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus FE-4030

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Olympus FE-4030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 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
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Updated by Canon SX210 IS
Olympus FE-4030
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Olympus FE-4030

 SX200 IS FE-4030 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Canon SX200 IS

 FE-4030 SX200 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2010May 2009Newer by 7 months

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Olympus FE-4030

 SX200 IS FE-4030 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography highlights
Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography highlights
28
focusing manually
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography highlights
Olympus FE-4030 Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (247g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography info
Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography info
Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography info
62
lighter than others in class (247 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
does not have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
65
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography advice
Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography advice
42
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
32
really wide (26mm)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging info
Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging info
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (247g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
25
really wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Olympus FE-4030
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISOlympus FE-4030
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