Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ 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
- Launched May 2009
- Newer Model is Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
- Revealed January 2012
- Previous Model is Olympus SP-610UZ

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview
Below, we are comparing the Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX200 IS was launched 3 years before the SP-620 UZ which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX200 IS matches up versus the SP-620 UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Olympus SP-620 UZ. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
SX200 IS | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Canon SX200 IS
SP-620 UZ | SX200 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | May 2009 | Newer by 32 months |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Olympus SP-620 UZ
SX200 IS | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS has exterior 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) whilst the Olympus SP-620 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX200 IS versus the SP-620 UZ.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and SP-620 UZ is 90 and 78 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and SP-620 UZ.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-620 UZ to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Olympus SP-620 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Olympus SP-620 UZ |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-05-14 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 25-525mm (21.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.3 | f/3.1-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 247g (0.54 lbs) | 435g (0.96 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") |
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 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $329 | $199 |