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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS 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
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Replacement is Canon SX210 IS
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SX200 IS and Olympus TG-630 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was launched 4 years earlier than the TG-630 iHS and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX200 IS scores versus the TG-630 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 SX200 IS TG-630 iHS 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Canon SX200 IS

 TG-630 iHS SX200 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013May 2009More recent by 44 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 SX200 IS TG-630 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS offers outer measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Olympus TG-630 iHS has proportions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Canon SX200 IS and Olympus TG-630 iHS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX200 IS versus the TG-630 iHS.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and TG-630 iHS is 90 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and TG-630 iHS.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you will want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX200 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
28
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography factors
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography factors
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (247g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX200 IS
Travel photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
62
lighter than competitors (247 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
59
environment proofing
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery power (220 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX200 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
42
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
39
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery power (220 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX200 IS
Vlogging with Olympus TG-630 iHS
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (247g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISOlympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Olympus TG-630 iHS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2009-05-14 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" 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 life - 220 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $329 $200