Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-5010
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![Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-SX210-IS.jpg)
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Revealed June 2010
- Previous Model is Canon SX200 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
- Revealed January 2009
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview
Following is a extended overview of the Canon SX210 IS versus Olympus FE-5010, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The SX210 IS was introduced 18 months after the FE-5010 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX210 IS matches up against the FE-5010 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Olympus FE-5010. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Olympus FE-5010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Olympus FE-5010
SX210 IS | FE-5010 | |||
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Revealed | June 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 18 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Canon SX210 IS
FE-5010 | SX210 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Olympus FE-5010
SX210 IS | FE-5010 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS offers external measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5010 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX210 IS versus Olympus FE-5010 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX210 IS and the FE-5010.
![Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX210-IS-vs-Olympus-FE-5010-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and FE-5010 is 90 and 96 respectively.
![Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 top view buttons comparison Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX210-IS-vs-Olympus-FE-5010-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX210 IS and FE-5010.
As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX210 IS to provide greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger SX210 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
![Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX210-IS-vs-Olympus-FE-5010-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX210-IS-vs-Olympus-FE-5010-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Olympus FE-5010 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Olympus FE-5010 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-06-16 | 2009-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 36-180mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 220g (0.49 lbs) | 130g (0.29 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $226 | $130 |