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Canon A2200 vs Olympus 6010

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon A2200 vs Olympus 6010 Key Specs

Canon A2200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6010
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Canon A2200 vs Olympus 6010 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Canon A2200 versus Olympus 6010, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was introduced 18 months after the 6010 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A2200 grades versus the 6010 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Olympus 6010

 A2200 6010 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2009More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Canon A2200

 6010 A2200 

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Olympus 6010

 A2200 6010 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon A2200 vs Olympus 6010 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A2200 has exterior dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus 6010 has sizing of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Canon A2200 versus Olympus 6010 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the A2200 vs the 6010.

Canon A2200 vs Olympus 6010 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A2200 and 6010 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Olympus 6010 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Olympus 6010 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A2200 and 6010.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon A2200 to result in greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger A2200 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A2200 vs Olympus 6010 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Olympus 6010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Olympus 6010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 Portrait photography features
Olympus 6010 Portrait photography features
33
MP count decent (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 6010 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 6010 as a Sports photography camera
37
MP count decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (280 shots)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 Travel photography features
Olympus 6010 Travel photography features
70
better than average battery life (280 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
weather proof
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 6010 as a Landscape photography camera
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
better than average battery life (280 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
35
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 Vlogging features
Olympus 6010 Vlogging features
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
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Canon A2200 vs Olympus 6010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Olympus 6010
 Canon PowerShot A2200Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A2200 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
Otherwise known as - mju Tough 6010
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-07-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing distance 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1/4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 179 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" 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 280 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-8L LI-50C
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $139 $0