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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 550WP 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
  • Launched May 2009
  • Replacement is Canon SX210 IS
Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
  • 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 550WP
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 550WP Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 550WP, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was released 5 months after the 550WP so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX200 IS matches up vs the 550WP in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Olympus 550WP

 SX200 IS 550WP 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Canon SX200 IS

 550WP SX200 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Olympus 550WP

 SX200 IS 550WP 
IntroducedMay 2009January 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS has got outer measurements 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 550WP has sizing of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the 550WP.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and 550WP is 90 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and 550WP.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX200 IS to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography advice
Olympus 550WP Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography details
Olympus 550WP Street photography details
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (247 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography information
Olympus 550WP Sports photography information
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography features
Olympus 550WP Travel photography features
63
lighter than competitors in class (247g)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
55
environment proof
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 550WP as a Landscape photography camera
43
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX200 IS
Vlogging with Olympus 550WP
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (247g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Olympus 550WP
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISOlympus Stylus 550WP
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Olympus Stylus 550WP
Also called as - mju 550WP
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-05-14 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.5-5.0
Macro focus range 0cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $329 $399