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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SH-3 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
  • Introduced May 2009
  • New Model is Canon SX210 IS
Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Replaced the Olympus SH-2
Photography Glossary

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon SX200 IS versus Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and SH-3 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was revealed 7 years prior to the SH-3 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX200 IS matches up vs the SH-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Olympus SH-3

 SX200 IS SH-3 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Canon SX200 IS

 SH-3 SX200 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2016May 2009More recent by 82 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Olympus SH-3

 SX200 IS SH-3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS has got physical measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-3 has proportions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX200 IS and the SH-3.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and SH-3 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and SH-3.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-3 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Portrait photography camera
28
manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
44
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography features
Olympus SH-3 Street photography features
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
lighter than others in class (271 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography details
Olympus SH-3 Sports photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX200 IS
Travel photography with Olympus SH-3
62
lighter than others (247g)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
74
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (271g)
features touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Landscape photography camera
42
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
54
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (380 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX200 IS
Vlogging with Olympus SH-3
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others in class (271g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Olympus SH-3
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISOlympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Olympus Stylus SH-3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-05-14 2016-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 0cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 11.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lb) 271 grams (0.60 lb)
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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $329 $579