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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
90 Imaging
34 Features
37 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
37 Overall
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-820 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
  • Introduced May 2009
  • New Model is Canon SX210 IS
Olympus TG-820 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
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX200 IS versus Olympus TG-820 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was introduced 3 years earlier than the TG-820 iHS and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX200 IS scores versus the TG-820 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

					

					

						
 SX200 IS TG-820 iHS 
Manual focus  More precise focus
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Canon SX200 IS

					

					

						
 TG-820 iHS SX200 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012May 2009Fresher by 33 months
Screen resolution1030k230kSharper screen (+800k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Olympus TG-820 iHS

					

					

						
 SX200 IS TG-820 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither includes Touch screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you're planning to carry your camera, you need to think about 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) whilst the Olympus TG-820 iHS has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check the Canon SX200 IS versus Olympus TG-820 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX200 IS against the TG-820 iHS.
Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and TG-820 iHS is 90 and 92 respectively.
Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Typically, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and TG-820 iHS.
As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you need to consider the age  of the products into consideration. The older SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

						Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography features
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 focusing manually
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
26
 includes face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX200 IS as a Street photography camera
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Street photography camera
60
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (247 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX200 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Sports photography camera
27
 image stabilization (Optical)
 max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
34
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (220 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX200 IS
Travel photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
62
 lighter than average (247g)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 long reach (336mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
58
 environment sealing
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 not so great battery (220 shots)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
42
 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 lack of Timelapse function
38
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 not so great battery (220 per charge)
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX200 IS Vlogging information
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging information
29
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (247 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external microphone socket
33
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing external mic jack
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISOlympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Olympus TG-820 iHS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2009-05-14 2012-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VI
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,030k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology - HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AEB    
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 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 247g (0.54 pounds) 206g (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 - 220 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, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $329 $500