Canon S90 vs Olympus 6010

Here is a comprehensive review of the Canon S90 versus Olympus 6010, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is very well matched but the S90 (1/1.7") and 6010 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The S90 was introduced 9 months later than the 6010 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S90 grades versus the 6010 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S90 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon S90 Gallery and Olympus 6010 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon S90 enjoys exterior measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6010 has sizing of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Canon S90 versus Olympus 6010 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S90 compared to the 6010.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S90 and 6010 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S90 and 6010.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S90 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Olympus 6010 will give you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S90 provides an edge in sensor innovation.