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Canon D10 vs Olympus 8000

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon D10 vs Olympus 8000 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 8000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also Known as mju Tough 8000
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Canon D10 vs Olympus 8000 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon D10 vs Olympus 8000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The D10 was introduced very close to the 8000 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the D10 scores against the 8000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Olympus 8000

 D10 8000 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Canon D10

 8000 D10 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon D10 and Olympus 8000

 D10 8000 
LaunchedJuly 2009July 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon D10 vs Olympus 8000 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon D10 has outside 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 8000 has measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the D10 versus the 8000.

Canon D10 vs Olympus 8000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D10 and 8000 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Olympus 8000 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Olympus 8000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D10 and 8000.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you would want to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Canon D10 vs Olympus 8000 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 8000 as a Portrait photography camera
32
focusing manually
has face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography details
Olympus 8000 Street photography details
60
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon D10
Sports photography with Olympus 8000
31
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 8000 as a Travel photography camera
54
weather proof
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
environment proof
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 Landscape photography factors
Olympus 8000 Landscape photography factors
35
focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
35
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 Vlogging advice
Olympus 8000 Vlogging advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Canon D10 vs Olympus 8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Olympus 8000
 Canon PowerShot D10Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot D10 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
Also referred to as - mju Tough 8000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-01 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
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 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 1/4s
Highest shutter speed 1/5000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 190g (0.42 lb) 182g (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $299 $380