Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs
(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
- Newer Model is Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
- Released August 2012
- Old Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
- Replacement is Olympus SP-820UZ
Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview
Let's look more closely at the Canon SX200 IS and Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SX200 IS was brought out 4 years prior to the SP-820UZ which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX200 IS scores vs the SP-820UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Olympus SP-820UZ
SX200 IS | SP-820UZ | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Canon SX200 IS
SP-820UZ | SX200 IS | |||
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Released | August 2012 | May 2009 | More modern by 39 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Olympus SP-820UZ
SX200 IS | SP-820UZ | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS provides outer dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Olympus SP-820UZ has specifications of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).
Check the Canon SX200 IS and Olympus SP-820UZ in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX200 IS vs the SP-820UZ.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and SP-820UZ is 90 and 69 respectively.
Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The pic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and SP-820UZ.
As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-820UZ to give you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-05-14 | 2012-08-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | 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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 22-896mm (40.7x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.3 | f/3.4-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 15.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 247 gr (0.54 lbs) | 485 gr (1.07 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") |
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 (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $329 | $299 |