Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 8010
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 8010 Key Specs
(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
- Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Additionally referred to as mju Tough 8010
Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 8010 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Canon SD1200 IS versus Olympus 8010, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and 8010 (13MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SD1200 IS was brought out 11 months before the 8010 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SD1200 IS matches up vs the 8010 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 8010 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS & Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. The entire galleries are available at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery & Olympus 8010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Olympus 8010
SD1200 IS | 8010 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Canon SD1200 IS
8010 | SD1200 IS | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | February 2009 | More modern by 11 months | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Olympus 8010
SD1200 IS | 8010 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1200 IS offers physical measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Olympus 8010 has measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Compare the Canon SD1200 IS versus Olympus 8010 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SD1200 IS compared to the 8010.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and 8010 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1200 IS and 8010.
To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus 8010 to result in greater detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 8010 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 |
Also Known as | Digital IXUS 95 IS | mju Tough 8010 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2009-02-18 | 2010-02-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic III |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 13MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 1/4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160g (0.35 pounds) | 245g (0.54 pounds) |
Dimensions | 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" 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 life | 260 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $250 | $600 |