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Canon A810 vs Olympus XZ-10

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Canon A810 vs Olympus XZ-10 Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon A810 vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Canon A810 versus Olympus XZ-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and XZ-10 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A810 was announced 11 months earlier than the XZ-10 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the A810 grades versus the XZ-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Olympus XZ-10

 A810 XZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Canon A810

 XZ-10 A810 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 11 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A810 and Olympus XZ-10

 A810 XZ-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon A810 vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon A810 features physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-10 has sizing of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the A810 versus the XZ-10.

Canon A810 vs Olympus XZ-10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A810 and XZ-10 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Olympus XZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A810 and XZ-10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon A810 to give you more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older A810 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon A810 vs Olympus XZ-10 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A810
Portrait photography with Olympus XZ-10
34
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
45
you can focus manually
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 as a Street photography camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 Sports photography highlights
Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A810
Travel photography with Olympus XZ-10
65
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (221 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 Landscape photography advice
Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography advice
38
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
53
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 Vlogging details
Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging details
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
35
pretty wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (221g)
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Canon A810 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Olympus XZ-10
 Canon PowerShot A810Olympus Stylus XZ-10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A810 Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2013-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 35
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/1.8-2.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 171g (0.38 pounds) 221g (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 220 photographs 240 photographs
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $99 $428