Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SZ-15

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX200 IS and Olympus SZ-15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and SZ-15 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was revealed 5 years earlier than the SZ-15 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX200 IS matches up versus the SZ-15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Olympus SZ-15. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Olympus SZ-15 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS comes with exterior 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 SZ-15 has sizing of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check the Canon SX200 IS and Olympus SZ-15 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the SZ-15.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and SZ-15 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The visual here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and SZ-15.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-15 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older SX200 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.