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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-6 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
  • Released May 2009
  • Successor is Canon SX210 IS
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Announced May 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-5
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was manufactured 11 years earlier than the TG-6 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX200 IS grades against the TG-6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Olympus TG-6

 SX200 IS TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Canon SX200 IS

 TG-6 SX200 IS 
AnnouncedMay 2019May 2009More modern by 122 months
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Olympus TG-6

 SX200 IS TG-6 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS has external 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) and the Olympus TG-6 has sizing of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-6 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX200 IS versus the TG-6.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and TG-6 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The image below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and TG-6.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files however you will need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged SX200 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography details
29
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
focusing manually
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX200 IS
Street photography with Olympus TG-6
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (247g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average (253 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography info
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography info
63
lighter than competitors in class (247g)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
68
better than average battery life (340 shots)
environment proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average (253 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography advice
43
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
57
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging features
Olympus TG-6 Vlogging features
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (247g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
34
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
heavier than average (253 grams)
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Olympus TG-6
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISOlympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Olympus Tough TG-6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2009-05-14 2019-05-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 gr (0.54 pounds) 253 gr (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 340 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Card slots One One
Cost at release $329 $449