Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus 1s
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Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus 1s Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
- 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
- New Model is Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Launched April 2015
- Old Model is Olympus 1

Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus 1s Overview
Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX10 IS and Olympus 1s, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the 1s (12MP) is fairly close but the SX10 IS (1/2.3") and 1s (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

The SX10 IS was manufactured 7 years earlier than the 1s which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX10 IS grades versus the 1s in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus 1s Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Olympus Stylus 1s. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Olympus 1s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Olympus 1s
SX10 IS | 1s | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus 1s over the Canon SX10 IS
1s | SX10 IS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | April 2015 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 75 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Olympus 1s
SX10 IS | 1s | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus 1s Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX10 IS has got outside 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 1s has specifications of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX10 IS and Olympus 1s in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX10 IS against the 1s.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and 1s is 65 and 79 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus 1s Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX10 IS and 1s.
Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX10 IS because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Olympus 1s will result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

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Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus 1s Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Olympus Stylus 1s | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Olympus Stylus 1s |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-01-15 | 2015-04-13 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | 10.30 m (at ISO 1600) |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/500s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 600g (1.32 lbs) | 402g (0.89 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") |
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 life | - | 450 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BLS-50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $275 | $699 |