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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 1s

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus 1s front
Portability
79
Imaging
38
Features
66
Overall
49

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 1s 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
  • Launched May 2009
  • Newer Model is Canon SX210 IS
Olympus 1s
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus 1
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 1s Overview

Here, we are looking at the Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 1s, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the 1s (12MP) is very similar but the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and 1s (1/1.7") offer different sensor size.

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The SX200 IS was launched 6 years before the 1s which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX200 IS grades vs the 1s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Olympus 1s

 SX200 IS 1s 

Reasons to pick Olympus 1s over the Canon SX200 IS

 1s SX200 IS 
RevealedApril 2015May 2009Newer by 72 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Olympus 1s

 SX200 IS 1s 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 1s Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS features external measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Olympus 1s has specifications of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX200 IS vs the 1s.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 1s size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and 1s is 90 and 79 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 1s top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 1s Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and 1s.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor dimensions. The SX200 IS uses the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower DOF trickier. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 1s sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 1s Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography details
Olympus 1s Portrait photography details
29
manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
46
you can focus manually
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus 1s as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
71
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
features touch focus
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography information
Olympus 1s Sports photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (450 CIPA)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 1s as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition in class (247g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
64
better than average battery life (450 per charge)
features touch focus
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low resolution (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography details
Olympus 1s Landscape photography details
43
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
53
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (450 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging advice
Olympus 1s Vlogging advice
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
32
decently wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Olympus 1s
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISOlympus Stylus 1s
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Olympus Stylus 1s
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-05-14 2015-04-13
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 35
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 10.30 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lbs) 402 grams (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 450 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L BLS-50
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $329 $699