Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 9000
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 9000 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed May 2009
- Later Model is Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
- Released May 2009
- Additionally Known as mju 9000

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 9000 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX200 IS versus Olympus 9000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX200 IS was released at a similar time to the 9000 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the SX200 IS matches up against the 9000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 9000 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Olympus Stylus 9000. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Olympus 9000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Olympus 9000
SX200 IS | 9000 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Canon SX200 IS
9000 | SX200 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Olympus 9000
SX200 IS | 9000 | |||
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Released | May 2009 | ![]() | May 2009 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS offers outside measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Olympus 9000 has specifications of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX200 IS versus Olympus 9000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the 9000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and 9000 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The visual below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and 9000.
All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of images though you should really consider the age of the products into consideration.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 9000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Olympus Stylus 9000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Olympus Stylus 9000 |
Also called as | - | mju 9000 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-05-14 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 50 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.3 | f/3.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 247 grams (0.54 lb) | 225 grams (0.50 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 (12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $329 | $300 |