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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 6010

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 6010 Key Specs

Canon SD1200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 160g - 86 x 55 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6010
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 6010 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Canon SD1200 IS and Olympus 6010, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was announced 4 months earlier than the 6010 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the SD1200 IS grades versus the 6010 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Olympus 6010

 SD1200 IS 6010 

Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 6010 SD1200 IS 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Olympus 6010

 SD1200 IS 6010 
RevealedFebruary 2009July 2009Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 6010 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1200 IS provides outside measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Olympus 6010 has dimensions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SD1200 IS against the 6010.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 6010 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1200 IS and 6010 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 6010 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 6010 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1200 IS and 6010.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus 6010 to deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 6010 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 6010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 6010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 6010 as a Portrait photography camera
25
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Street photography with Olympus 6010
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 6010 as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography information
Olympus 6010 Travel photography information
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
61
weather proof
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography advice
Olympus 6010 Landscape photography advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 6010 as a Vlogging camera
28
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 6010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Olympus 6010
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISOlympus Stylus Tough 6010
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
Also called as Digital IXUS 95 IS mju Tough 6010
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-02-18 2009-07-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus range 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 1/4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 lb) 179g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 life 260 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L LI-50C
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $250 $0