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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-610 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
  • Replacement is Canon SX210 IS
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX200 IS versus Olympus TG-610, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was unveiled 20 months earlier than the TG-610 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX200 IS scores vs the TG-610 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Olympus TG-610

 SX200 IS TG-610 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Canon SX200 IS

 TG-610 SX200 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011May 2009More modern by 20 months
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Olympus TG-610

 SX200 IS TG-610 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS provides outside 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-610 has dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX200 IS versus Olympus TG-610 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX200 IS against the TG-610.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and TG-610 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and TG-610.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-610 to give you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Portrait photography camera
28
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX200 IS
Street photography with Olympus TG-610
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX200 IS
Travel photography with Olympus TG-610
62
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
64
weather sealing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery life (210 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX200 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-610
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
43
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery life (210 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX200 IS
Vlogging with Olympus TG-610
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Olympus TG-610
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISOlympus TG-610
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Olympus TG-610
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2009-05-14 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lbs) 190 gr (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 210 photographs
Type of battery - 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $329 $223