Canon S110 vs Olympus 8010

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon S110 vs Olympus 8010, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the 8010 (13MP) is relatively close but the S110 (1/1.7") and 8010 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The S110 was announced 2 years after the 8010 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S110 grades versus the 8010 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S110 & Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon S110 Gallery & Olympus 8010 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon S110 has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Olympus 8010 has measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S110 compared to the 8010.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S110 and 8010 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S110 and 8010.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S110 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus 8010 will provide you with more detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger S110 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.