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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 7010

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
18
Overall
27

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 7010 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(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
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX230 HS
Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju 7010
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 7010 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon SX210 IS and Olympus 7010, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the 7010 (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was launched 11 months later than the 7010 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX210 IS scores against the 7010 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Olympus 7010

 SX210 IS 7010 
IntroducedJune 2010July 2009More recent by 11 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Canon SX210 IS

 7010 SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Olympus 7010

 SX210 IS 7010 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 7010 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX210 IS features external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus 7010 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX210 IS against the 7010.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 7010 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and 7010 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 7010 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 7010 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and 7010.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX210 IS to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX210 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 7010 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 7010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 7010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography information
Olympus 7010 Portrait photography information
37
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX210 IS
Street photography with Olympus 7010
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (220g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography info
Olympus 7010 Sports photography info
43
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography highlights
Olympus 7010 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than average (220 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
57
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography highlights
Olympus 7010 Landscape photography highlights
48
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 7010 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (220 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 7010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Olympus 7010
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISOlympus Stylus 7010
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Olympus Stylus 7010
Also referred to as - mju 7010
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
External flash
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220 grams (0.49 lbs) 145 grams (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 ID NB-5L LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $226 $200