Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus E-520
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Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus E-520 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Released January 2009
- Newer Model is Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 552g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
- Released August 2008
- Superseded the Olympus E-510
Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus E-520 Overview
The following is a complete assessment of the Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus E-520, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the E-520 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the SX10 IS (1/2.3") and E-520 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor size.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe SX10 IS was introduced 5 months after the E-520 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the SX10 IS scores against the E-520 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus E-520 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS & Olympus E-520. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX10 IS Gallery & Olympus E-520 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Olympus E-520
SX10 IS | E-520 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-520 over the Canon SX10 IS
E-520 | SX10 IS | |||
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Screen size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Olympus E-520
SX10 IS | E-520 | |||
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Released | January 2009 | August 2008 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus E-520 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX10 IS has external dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Olympus E-520 has specifications of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).
See the Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus E-520 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX10 IS compared to the E-520.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and E-520 is 65 and 68 respectively.
Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus E-520 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The image here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and E-520.
All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The SX10 IS includes the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging.
Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus E-520 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus E-520 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Olympus E-520 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Olympus E-520 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2009-01-15 | 2008-08-20 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | - |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 45 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/500s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Mic 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 | 600 grams (1.32 pounds) | 552 grams (1.22 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 55 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 548 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 650 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $275 | $400 |