Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus 7010
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![Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-SX120-IS.jpg)
![Olympus Stylus 7010 front Olympus Stylus 7010 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-7010/Olympus-7010-front.jpg)
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Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus 7010 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
- 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Additionally referred to as mju 7010
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Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus 7010 Overview
The following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus 7010, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the 7010 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and 7010 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.
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The SX120 IS was manufactured very close to the 7010 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX120 IS matches up vs the 7010 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus 7010 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Olympus Stylus 7010. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Olympus 7010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Olympus 7010
SX120 IS | 7010 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Canon SX120 IS
7010 | SX120 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Olympus 7010
SX120 IS | 7010 | |||
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Revealed | August 2009 | ![]() | July 2009 | Same age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus 7010 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX120 IS comes with physical measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7010 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus 7010 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX120 IS vs the 7010.
![Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus 7010 size comparison Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus 7010 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX120-IS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-7010-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and 7010 is 87 and 94 respectively.
![Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus 7010 top view buttons comparison Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus 7010 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX120-IS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-7010-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus 7010 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX120 IS and 7010.
To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX120 IS because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Olympus 7010 will provide extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively.
![Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus 7010 sensor size comparison Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus 7010 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX120-IS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-7010-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus 7010 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus 7010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus 7010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX120-IS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-7010-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus 7010 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Olympus Stylus 7010 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Olympus Stylus 7010 |
Also Known as | - | mju 7010 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-08-19 | 2009-07-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.3 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/500 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 285g (0.63 lbs) | 145g (0.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 ID | 2 x AA | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $249 | $200 |