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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus E-PL6

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL6 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus E-PL6 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Successor is Canon SX210 IS
Olympus E-PL6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
  • Released August 2014
  • New Model is Olympus E-PL7
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus E-PL6 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus E-PL6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and E-PL6 (16MP) and the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and E-PL6 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX200 IS was launched 6 years prior to the E-PL6 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX200 IS grades vs the E-PL6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Olympus E-PL6

 SX200 IS E-PL6 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Canon SX200 IS

 E-PL6 SX200 IS 
ReleasedAugust 2014May 2009Fresher by 63 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Olympus E-PL6

 SX200 IS E-PL6 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus E-PL6 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS enjoys outside measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL6 has sizing of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

Check the Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus E-PL6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX200 IS against the E-PL6.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus E-PL6 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and E-PL6 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus E-PL6 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus E-PL6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and E-PL6.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX200 IS featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Olympus E-PL6 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older SX200 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus E-PL6 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus E-PL6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus E-PL6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-PL6 as a Portrait photography camera
29
manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-PL6 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (247 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography details
Olympus E-PL6 Sports photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-PL6 Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than competitors (247 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
85
offers touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography highlights
Olympus E-PL6 Landscape photography highlights
43
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging factors
Olympus E-PL6 Vlogging factors
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (247 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
79
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus E-PL6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Olympus E-PL6
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISOlympus PEN E-PL6
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Olympus PEN E-PL6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-05-14 2014-08-01
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 35
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.3 -
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 247g (0.54 lb) 325g (0.72 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 life - 360 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $329 $300