Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus VH-410
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus VH-410 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
- Revealed August 2012

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus VH-410 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus VH-410, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and VH-410 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX200 IS was manufactured 4 years before the VH-410 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX200 IS grades versus the VH-410 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus VH-410 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Olympus VH-410. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Olympus VH-410 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Olympus VH-410
SX200 IS | VH-410 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Canon SX200 IS
VH-410 | SX200 IS | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | ![]() | May 2009 | More recent by 39 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Olympus VH-410
SX200 IS | VH-410 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus VH-410 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Olympus VH-410 has dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus VH-410 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX200 IS versus the VH-410.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and VH-410 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus VH-410 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and VH-410.
As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus VH-410 to provide greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older SX200 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus VH-410 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Olympus VH-410 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Olympus VH-410 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-05-14 | 2012-08-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.3 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 4.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 247g (0.54 pounds) | 152g (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
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 model | NB-5L | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $329 | $186 |