Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS
SX200 IS | XZ-2 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Canon SX200 IS
XZ-2 iHS | SX200 IS | |||
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Released | December 2012 | ![]() | May 2009 | Fresher by 43 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
SX200 IS | XZ-2 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Olympus XZ-2 iHS | |
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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 |