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Canon D10 vs Olympus 6000

Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Canon D10 vs Olympus 6000 Key Specs

Canon D10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 190g - 104 x 67 x 49mm
  • Launched July 2009
Olympus 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 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
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 6000
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Canon D10 vs Olympus 6000 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon D10 vs Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The D10 was manufactured very close to the 6000 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the D10 grades against the 6000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Olympus 6000

 D10 6000 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Canon D10

 6000 D10 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon D10 and Olympus 6000

 D10 6000 
ReleasedJuly 2009July 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon D10 vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon D10 has got external dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6000 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the D10 versus the 6000.

Canon D10 vs Olympus 6000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D10 and 6000 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Olympus 6000 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The visual underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D10 and 6000.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon D10 to give greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Canon D10 vs Olympus 6000 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 Portrait photography details
Olympus 6000 Portrait photography details
31
has manual focus
offers face detection focusing
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 Sports photography advice
Olympus 6000 Sports photography advice
31
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
32
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 Travel photography factors
Olympus 6000 Travel photography factors
53
environment proofing
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
61
environment proofing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 Landscape photography factors
Olympus 6000 Landscape photography factors
35
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
34
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon D10
Vlogging with Olympus 6000
26
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
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Canon D10 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Olympus 6000
 Canon PowerShot D10Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot D10 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
Also called as - mju Tough 6000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-01 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus range 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 1/4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/5000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lbs) 179 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $299 $259