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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS 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
  • Successor is Canon SX210 IS
Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Released January 2014
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and TG-850 iHS (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was manufactured 5 years earlier than the TG-850 iHS and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX200 IS scores versus the TG-850 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 SX200 IS TG-850 iHS 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Canon SX200 IS

 TG-850 iHS SX200 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2014May 2009Fresher by 57 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Olympus TG-850 iHS

 SX200 IS TG-850 iHS 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS has got exterior measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Olympus TG-850 iHS has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX200 IS and the TG-850 iHS.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and TG-850 iHS is 90 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and TG-850 iHS.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-850 iHS to offer extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older SX200 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
28
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (247 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
69
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography features
Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery power (330 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than average in class (247g)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
72
great battery power (330 shots)
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (21mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography factors
42
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
49
rather wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
great battery power (330 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (247g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
33
rather wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Olympus TG-850 iHS
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISOlympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2009-05-14 2014-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4616 x 3464
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 1/2s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lbs) 218 gr (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 life - 330 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $329 $250