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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
90 Imaging
34 Features
37 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-4 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
  • Newer Model is Canon SX210 IS
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Launched April 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Updated by Olympus TG-5
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-4, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and TG-4 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was released 6 years before the TG-4 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX200 IS scores versus the TG-4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Olympus TG-4

					

					

						
 SX200 IS TG-4 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Canon SX200 IS

					

					

						
 TG-4 SX200 IS 
LaunchedApril 2015May 2009Newer by 72 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Olympus TG-4

					

					

						
 SX200 IS TG-4 
Focus manually  Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen  Lack of Touch screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS provides external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Olympus TG-4 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-4 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX200 IS vs the TG-4.
Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and TG-4 is 90 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and TG-4.
To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus TG-4 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

						Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography advice
28
 focusing manually
 no external flash support
 MP count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
46
 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 offers face detection focus
 exports RAW files
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Canon SX200 IS Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-4 Street photography highlights
60
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (247 grams)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
65
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW files
 weather proof
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX200 IS
Sports photography with Olympus TG-4
27
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 MP count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
47
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 better than average battery power (380 per charge)
 max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX200 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus TG-4 as a Travel photography camera
62
 lighter than average in class (247 grams)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 great zoom (336mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 MP count low (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
74
 better than average battery power (380 shots)
 weather proof
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus TG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
42
 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse mode
62
 has manual focus
 rather wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 decent sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 exports RAW files
 weather proof
 better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 manual exposure not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX200 IS Vlogging features
Olympus TG-4 Vlogging features
29
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (247 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have mic port
34
 rather wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no external microphone jack
 more heavy than average in class (247g)
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Olympus TG-4
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISOlympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Olympus Tough TG-4
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2009-05-14 2015-04-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
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 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.20 m 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 247g (0.54 pounds) 247g (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 - 380 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $329 $379