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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 6000

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 6000 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
  • Announced May 2009
  • Later Model is Canon SX210 IS
Olympus 6000
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Olympus 6000

 SX200 IS 6000 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Canon SX200 IS

 6000 SX200 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Olympus 6000

 SX200 IS 6000 
LaunchedMay 2009July 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 6000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX200 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus 6000
28
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography advice
Olympus 6000 Street photography advice
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (247g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography advice
Olympus 6000 Sports photography advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX200 IS
Travel photography with Olympus 6000
62
lighter than average in class (247 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
61
environment proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography details
Olympus 6000 Landscape photography details
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
35
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging features
Olympus 6000 Vlogging features
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (247 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Olympus 6000
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISOlympus Stylus Tough 6000
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