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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 7030

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 7030 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
  • Later Model is Canon SX210 IS
Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju 7030
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 7030 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Canon SX200 IS versus Olympus 7030, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was manufactured 7 months prior to the 7030 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX200 IS matches up vs the 7030 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Olympus 7030

 SX200 IS 7030 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Canon SX200 IS

 7030 SX200 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2010May 2009More recent by 7 months

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Olympus 7030

 SX200 IS 7030 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 7030 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS offers exterior measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7030 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX200 IS vs the 7030.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 7030 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and 7030 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 7030 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 7030 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and 7030.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus 7030 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older SX200 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 7030 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 7030 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 7030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography highlights
Olympus 7030 Portrait photography highlights
28
has manual focus
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography features
Olympus 7030 Street photography features
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (247g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography information
Olympus 7030 Sports photography information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography advice
Olympus 7030 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than average in class (247 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography advice
Olympus 7030 Landscape photography advice
42
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging details
Olympus 7030 Vlogging details
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (247 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 7030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Olympus 7030
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISOlympus Stylus 7030
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Olympus Stylus 7030
Also Known as - mju 7030
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-05-14 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9 and 4:3
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247g (0.54 lb) 140g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $329 $179