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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 8010

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 8010 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
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Olympus 8010
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Olympus 8010

 SD1200 IS 8010 

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 8010 SD1200 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2010February 2009More modern by 11 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Olympus 8010

 SD1200 IS 8010 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 8010 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 8010 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography advice
Olympus 8010 Portrait photography advice
25
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography info
Olympus 8010 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (245g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Sports photography camera
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography factors
Olympus 8010 Travel photography factors
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (245 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus 8010
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
40
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1200 IS
Vlogging with Olympus 8010
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic port
27
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (245 grams)
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Olympus 8010
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISOlympus Stylus Tough 8010
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