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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-1 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
  • Launched May 2009
  • Later Model is Canon SX210 IS
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Released May 2012
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon SX200 IS versus Olympus TG-1 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was released 4 years prior to the TG-1 iHS which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX200 IS scores against the TG-1 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 SX200 IS TG-1 iHS 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Canon SX200 IS

 TG-1 iHS SX200 IS 
ReleasedMay 2012May 2009More modern by 36 months
Display resolution610k230kClearer display (+380k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 SX200 IS TG-1 iHS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS comes with external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Olympus TG-1 iHS has sizing of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX200 IS versus Olympus TG-1 iHS 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 differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX200 IS vs the TG-1 iHS.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and TG-1 iHS is 90 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The picture here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and TG-1 iHS.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you might want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography factors
29
focusing manually
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than competition in class (247g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
68
better than average battery (350 shots)
weather proofing
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX200 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
43
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
46
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
36
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISOlympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2009-05-14 2012-05-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VI
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 610k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247g (0.54 pounds) 230g (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 - 350 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L LI90B
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC -
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $329 $399