Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SH-1
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![Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-SX200-IS.jpg)
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SH-1 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
- Renewed by Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Revealed March 2014
- Updated by Olympus SH-2
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SH-1 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SX200 IS versus Olympus SH-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and SH-1 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The SX200 IS was introduced 5 years earlier than the SH-1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX200 IS matches up against the SH-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SH-1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Olympus Stylus SH-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Olympus SH-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Olympus SH-1
SX200 IS | SH-1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Canon SX200 IS
SH-1 | SX200 IS | |||
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Revealed | March 2014 | ![]() | May 2009 | Fresher by 59 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Olympus SH-1
SX200 IS | SH-1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS has physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-1 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX200 IS versus Olympus SH-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX200 IS vs the SH-1.
![Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX200-IS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SH-1-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and SH-1 is 90 and 88 respectively.
![Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SH-1 top view buttons comparison Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SH-1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX200-IS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SH-1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and SH-1.
As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-1 to deliver extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The older SX200 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.
![Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SH-1 sensor size comparison Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SH-1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX200-IS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SH-1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX200-IS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SH-1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Olympus Stylus SH-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Olympus Stylus SH-1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-05-14 | 2014-03-31 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.3 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 247 gr (0.54 lbs) | 271 gr (0.60 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
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 life | - | 380 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-5L | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $329 | $349 |