Canon A1200 vs Olympus 8010
92 Imaging
35 Features
19 Overall
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92 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
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Canon A1200 vs Olympus 8010 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 185g - 98 x 63 x 31mm
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
- Released February 2010
- Additionally referred to as mju Tough 8010

Canon A1200 vs Olympus 8010 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon A1200 and Olympus 8010, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the 8010 (13MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A1200 was brought out 12 months after the 8010 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the A1200 matches up versus the 8010 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A1200 vs Olympus 8010 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1200 and Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A1200 Gallery and Olympus 8010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Olympus 8010
A1200 | 8010 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Canon A1200
8010 | A1200 |
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Common features in the Canon A1200 and Olympus 8010
A1200 | 8010 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Canon A1200 vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1200 provides outside measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Olympus 8010 has dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A1200 and Olympus 8010 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the A1200 and the 8010.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and 8010 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A1200 and 8010.
To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus 8010 to provide greater detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern A1200 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A1200 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1200 vs Olympus 8010 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1200 | Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A1200 | Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 |
Also called as | - | mju Tough 8010 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2010-02-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 1/4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 185 grams (0.41 lb) | 245 grams (0.54 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") | 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 200 pictures | - |
Battery style | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $109 | $600 |