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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ 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
  • Newer Model is Canon SX210 IS
Olympus SP-820UZ
(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
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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").

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The 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.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 SX200 IS SP-820UZ 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Canon SX200 IS

 SP-820UZ SX200 IS 
ReleasedAugust 2012May 2009More modern by 39 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Olympus SP-820UZ

 SX200 IS SP-820UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography highlights
29
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography info
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography info
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (247g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (485g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
33
long zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography info
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography info
63
lighter than competitors (247 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
55
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (22mm)
long reach (896mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (485 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography advice
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography advice
43
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
35
pretty wide (22mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging advice
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (247 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
25
pretty wide (22mm)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (485g)
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISOlympus Stylus SP-820UZ
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