Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 7010

Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX200 IS and Olympus 7010, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the 7010 (12MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was introduced 2 months before the 7010 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX200 IS grades versus the 7010 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Olympus Stylus 7010. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Olympus 7010 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS provides outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7010 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX200 IS and Olympus 7010 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX200 IS versus the 7010.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and 7010 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and 7010.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files but you really should take the launch date of the products into consideration.