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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(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
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX230 HS
Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon SX210 IS versus Olympus SP-610UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was manufactured 6 months earlier than the SP-610UZ and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX210 IS scores vs the SP-610UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Olympus SP-610UZ

		

		

			
 SX210 IS SP-610UZ 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Canon SX210 IS

		

		

			
 SP-610UZ SX210 IS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Olympus SP-610UZ

		

		

			
 SX210 IS SP-610UZ 
ReleasedJune 2010January 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch display  Lacking Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX210 IS enjoys outer measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-610UZ has proportions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX210 IS versus Olympus SP-610UZ in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX210 IS and the SP-610UZ.
Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and SP-610UZ is 90 and 79 respectively.
Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and SP-610UZ.
As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you might want to consider the release date  of the products into consideration.
	
			Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography info
Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography info
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 focusing manually
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX210 IS
Street photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (220g)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX210 IS Sports photography features
Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography features
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 amazing zoom range (28-392mm  14.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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 excellent zoom range (28-616mm  22.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX210 IS Travel photography details
Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography details
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 lighter than competitors (220g)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 very long reach (392mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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 good megapixels (14MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 great reach (616mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography highlights
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 focusing manually
 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 no manual exposure
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 missing Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX210 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus SP-610UZ as a Vlogging camera
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (220 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external microphone support
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external microphone support
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISOlympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Olympus SP-610UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-06-16 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-616mm (22.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 220 grams (0.49 lb) 405 grams (0.89 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9")
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 life - 340 images
Type of battery - AA
Battery ID NB-5L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $226 $299