Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus SZ-15
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus SZ-15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Newer Model is Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Launched June 2013

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus SZ-15 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX210 IS and Olympus SZ-15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the SZ-15 (16MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX210 IS was released 4 years earlier than the SZ-15 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX210 IS grades vs the SZ-15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus SZ-15 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Olympus SZ-15. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Olympus SZ-15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Olympus SZ-15
SX210 IS | SZ-15 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Canon SX210 IS
SZ-15 | SX210 IS | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 36 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Olympus SZ-15
SX210 IS | SZ-15 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS offers exterior dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-15 has specifications of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX210 IS and Olympus SZ-15 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the SZ-15.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and SZ-15 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The pic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and SZ-15.
As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SZ-15 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Olympus SZ-15 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Olympus SZ-15 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-06-16 | 2013-06-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 220 gr (0.49 lb) | 250 gr (0.55 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") |
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 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $226 | $200 |