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Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus 7010

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28

Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus 7010 Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(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
Olympus 7010
(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.

Photography Glossary

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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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Olympus 7010

 SX120 IS 7010 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Canon SX120 IS

 7010 SX120 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Olympus 7010

 SX120 IS 7010 
RevealedAugust 2009July 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus 7010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography highlights
Olympus 7010 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography info
Olympus 7010 Street photography info
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (285g)
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography advice
Olympus 7010 Sports photography advice
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
has no phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX120 IS
Travel photography with Olympus 7010
51
built-in flash
long zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (285g)
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography factors
Olympus 7010 Landscape photography factors
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manual focus
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Vlogging factors
Olympus 7010 Vlogging factors
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
heavier than competition in class (285g)
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus 7010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Olympus 7010
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISOlympus Stylus 7010
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