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Canon A1200 vs Olympus 8010

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon A1200 vs Olympus 8010 Key Specs

Canon A1200
(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
Olympus 8010
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Olympus 8010

 A1200 8010 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Canon A1200

 8010 A1200 

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Olympus 8010

 A1200 8010 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Canon A1200 vs Olympus 8010 size comparison

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

Canon A1200 vs Olympus 8010 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 Portrait photography advice
Olympus 8010 Portrait photography advice
26
has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
MP count good (13MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 Street photography highlights
Olympus 8010 Street photography highlights
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors (245g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1200
Sports photography with Olympus 8010
23
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
42
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 Travel photography highlights
Olympus 8010 Travel photography highlights
55
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
weather proofing
MP count good (13MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (245 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 Landscape photography features
Olympus 8010 Landscape photography features
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
39
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1200
Vlogging with Olympus 8010
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
27
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competitors (245g)
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Canon A1200 vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Olympus 8010
 Canon PowerShot A1200Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
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