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Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
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Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Renewed by Canon SX20 IS
Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Photography Glossary

Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and SP-810 UZ (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was unveiled 3 years earlier than the SP-810 UZ which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX10 IS scores vs the SP-810 UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 SX10 IS SP-810 UZ 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Canon SX10 IS

 SP-810 UZ SX10 IS 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2009More modern by 30 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Olympus SP-810 UZ

 SX10 IS SP-810 UZ 
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX10 IS enjoys physical measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-810 UZ has sizing of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX10 IS versus the SP-810 UZ.

Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and SP-810 UZ is 65 and 78 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and SP-810 UZ.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-810 UZ to give extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography advice
Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
includes face detection focus
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography information
Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography information
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screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others (600 grams)
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography features
Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography features
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incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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amazing zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography info
Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography info
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built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (600 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (864mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX10 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
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you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging highlights
Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging highlights
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rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than others (600g)
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reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Olympus SP-810 UZ
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISOlympus SP-810 UZ
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Olympus SP-810 UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-15 2011-07-27
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-864mm (36.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 1/4s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 0.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 6.20 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 grams (1.32 pounds) 413 grams (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID - Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $275 $280