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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 6010

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 6010 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released May 2009
  • New Model is Canon SX210 IS
Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6010
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 6010 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX200 IS and Olympus 6010, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was manufactured 2 months before the 6010 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX200 IS grades against the 6010 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Olympus 6010

 SX200 IS 6010 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Canon SX200 IS

 6010 SX200 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Olympus 6010

 SX200 IS 6010 
IntroducedMay 2009July 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 6010 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS offers outer measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Olympus 6010 has sizing of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX200 IS versus the 6010.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 6010 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and 6010 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 6010 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 6010 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and 6010.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of images however you have to take the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 6010 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 6010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 6010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography features
Olympus 6010 Portrait photography features
28
has manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
20
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX200 IS
Street photography with Olympus 6010
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography highlights
Olympus 6010 Sports photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography info
Olympus 6010 Travel photography info
62
lighter than competition (247g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
61
environment sealing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX200 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus 6010
42
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
35
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging highlights
Olympus 6010 Vlogging highlights
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 6010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Olympus 6010
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISOlympus Stylus Tough 6010
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
Other name - mju Tough 6010
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2009-05-14 2009-07-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus distance 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 1/4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 lb) 179g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-5L LI-50C
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $329 $0