Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-610
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93 Imaging
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-610 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
- Replacement is Canon SX210 IS
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Olympus TG-610. The full galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Olympus TG-610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Olympus TG-610
SX200 IS | TG-610 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Canon SX200 IS
TG-610 | SX200 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | May 2009 | More modern by 20 months |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Olympus TG-610
SX200 IS | TG-610 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Olympus TG-610 | |
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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 |