Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 6000
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 6000 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
- Announced May 2009
- Later Model is Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
- Launched July 2009
- Other Name is mju Tough 6000

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 6000 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX200 IS and Olympus 6000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX200 IS was released at a similar time to the 6000 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX200 IS grades against the 6000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 6000 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Olympus 6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Olympus 6000
SX200 IS | 6000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Canon SX200 IS
6000 | SX200 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Olympus 6000
SX200 IS | 6000 | |||
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Launched | May 2009 | ![]() | July 2009 | Same age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS provides exterior 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 6000 has dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check the Canon SX200 IS and Olympus 6000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX200 IS and the 6000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and 6000 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and 6000.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX200 IS to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 6000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 |
Also called | - | mju Tough 6000 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-05-14 | 2009-07-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 50 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.3 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1/4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 247 grams (0.54 pounds) | 179 grams (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
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 model | NB-5L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $329 | $259 |