Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Below is a extensive review of the Canon SX200 IS and Olympus SP-610UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was manufactured 20 months earlier than the SP-610UZ which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX200 IS matches up vs the SP-610UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Olympus SP-610UZ. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Olympus SP-610UZ has specifications of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX200 IS and Olympus SP-610UZ in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX200 IS versus the SP-610UZ.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and SP-610UZ is 90 and 79 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and SP-610UZ.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus SP-610UZ to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older SX200 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.