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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SH-50

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Olympus SH-50 front
Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SH-50 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 SH-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SH-50 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SH-50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and SH-50 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was revealed 4 years prior to the SH-50 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX200 IS scores against the SH-50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Olympus SH-50

 SX200 IS SH-50 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Canon SX200 IS

 SH-50 SX200 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013May 2009Fresher by 44 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Olympus SH-50

 SX200 IS SH-50 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS comes with outer dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-50 has dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SH-50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX200 IS and the SH-50.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SH-50 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and SH-50 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SH-50 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and SH-50.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus SH-50 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SH-50 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SH-50 as a Portrait photography camera
28
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography highlights
Olympus SH-50 Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than average in class (269g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography details
Olympus SH-50 Sports photography details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
48
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SH-50 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than average in class (269 grams)
provides touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography info
Olympus SH-50 Landscape photography info
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
49
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging details
Olympus SH-50 Vlogging details
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
34
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (269 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Olympus SH-50
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISOlympus SH-50
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Olympus SH-50
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-05-14 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
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
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 grams (0.54 lbs) 269 grams (0.59 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $329 $300