Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus 6010

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon SX170 IS versus Olympus 6010, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and 6010 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was released 4 years later than the 6010 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX170 IS scores versus the 6010 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and Olympus 6010 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX170 IS has got external measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Olympus 6010 has proportions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX170 IS versus Olympus 6010 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX170 IS against the 6010.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and 6010 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The visual underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX170 IS and 6010.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX170 IS to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern SX170 IS provides an edge in sensor technology.