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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 9000

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 9000 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
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Later Model is Canon SX210 IS
Olympus 9000
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Olympus 9000

 SX200 IS 9000 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Canon SX200 IS

 9000 SX200 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Olympus 9000

 SX200 IS 9000 
ReleasedMay 2009May 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 9000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX200 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus 9000
28
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
20
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX200 IS
Street photography with Olympus 9000
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors (225g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX200 IS
Sports photography with Olympus 9000
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography factors
Olympus 9000 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (225 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography features
Olympus 9000 Landscape photography features
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging info
Olympus 9000 Vlogging info
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
27
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (225 grams)
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 9000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Olympus 9000
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISOlympus Stylus 9000
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