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Canon A800 vs Olympus 6010

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A800 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon A800 vs Olympus 6010 Key Specs

Canon A800
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
  • Released 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
  • Released July 2009
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6010
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Canon A800 vs Olympus 6010 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon A800 versus Olympus 6010, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A800 was unveiled 18 months after the 6010 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A800 scores against the 6010 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Olympus 6010

 A800 6010 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 18 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Canon A800

 6010 A800 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A800 and Olympus 6010

 A800 6010 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon A800 vs Olympus 6010 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A800 offers exterior measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6010 has measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the A800 and the 6010.

Canon A800 vs Olympus 6010 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A800 and 6010 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A800 vs Olympus 6010 top view buttons comparison

Canon A800 vs Olympus 6010 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A800 and 6010.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus 6010 to deliver more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent A800 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon A800 vs Olympus 6010 sensor size comparison

Canon A800 vs Olympus 6010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A800 vs Olympus 6010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A800 Portrait photography features
Olympus 6010 Portrait photography features
25
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A800 Street photography info
Olympus 6010 Street photography info
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A800 Sports photography information
Olympus 6010 Sports photography information
29
features tracking focus
better than average battery pack (300 shots)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A800
Travel photography with Olympus 6010
55
better than average battery pack (300 shots)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
environment proof
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A800 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 6010 as a Landscape photography camera
26
better than average battery pack (300 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
35
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A800 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 6010 as a Vlogging camera
24
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon A800 vs Olympus 6010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A800 and Olympus 6010
 Canon PowerShot A800Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A800 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
Other name - mju Tough 6010
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-01-05 2009-07-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 3 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1/4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 186g (0.41 pounds) 179g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 300 pictures -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-50C
Self timer Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $90 $0