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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS 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
  • Renewed by Canon SX210 IS
Olympus XZ-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
  • Released December 2012
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX200 IS and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is very comparable but the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") feature different sensor size.

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The SX200 IS was launched 4 years before the XZ-2 iHS and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX200 IS matches up vs the XZ-2 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 SX200 IS XZ-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Canon SX200 IS

 XZ-2 iHS SX200 IS 
ReleasedDecember 2012May 2009Fresher by 43 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 SX200 IS XZ-2 iHS 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS has exterior dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX200 IS and Olympus XZ-2 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX200 IS against the XZ-2 iHS.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and XZ-2 iHS is 90 and 85 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The graphic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and XZ-2 iHS.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor sizing. The SX200 IS includes the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF more difficult. The older SX200 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
46
has manual focus
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
66
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
sensor is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (346g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery (340 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography information
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Travel photography information
63
lighter than others (247g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
61
good battery (340 CIPA)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (346 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography details
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Landscape photography details
43
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
55
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
good battery (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX200 IS
Vlogging with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
36
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (346g)
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISOlympus XZ-2 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-05-14 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 35
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247g (0.54 pounds) 346g (0.76 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 216
Other
Battery life - 340 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $329 $450