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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus XZ-10

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus XZ-10 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Renewed by Canon SX210 IS
Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Released January 2013
Photography Glossary

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus XZ-10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was announced 4 years prior to the XZ-10 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX200 IS scores versus the XZ-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Olympus XZ-10

 SX200 IS XZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Canon SX200 IS

 XZ-10 SX200 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013May 2009Newer by 45 months
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Olympus XZ-10

 SX200 IS XZ-10 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS features external measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-10 has specifications of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus XZ-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX200 IS and the XZ-10.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus XZ-10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and XZ-10 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus XZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and XZ-10.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged SX200 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus XZ-10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX200 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus XZ-10
28
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
45
has manual focus
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (247 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography advice
Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography details
Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography details
62
lighter than competitors (247 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
60
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (221 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography highlights
Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography highlights
42
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
53
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (247 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
35
relatively wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (221g)
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Olympus XZ-10
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISOlympus Stylus XZ-10
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-05-14 2013-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 35
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/1.8-2.7
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 grams (0.54 pounds) 221 grams (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 - 240 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $329 $428