Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 6000
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 6000 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
- Announced June 2010
- Succeeded the Canon SX200 IS
- Refreshed by Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 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
- Alternative Name is mju Tough 6000

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 6000 Overview
Here is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX210 IS versus Olympus 6000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and 6000 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX210 IS was revealed 12 months later than the 6000 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX210 IS matches up against the 6000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 6000 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The full galleries are available at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Olympus 6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Olympus 6000
SX210 IS | 6000 | |||
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Introduced | June 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 12 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Canon SX210 IS
6000 | SX210 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Olympus 6000
SX210 IS | 6000 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS provides outer dimensions 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 6000 has specifications of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX210 IS versus Olympus 6000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX210 IS versus the 6000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and 6000 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and 6000.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX210 IS to render more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger SX210 IS provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 6000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 |
Otherwise known as | - | mju Tough 6000 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-06-16 | 2009-07-01 |
Body design | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 50 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 1/4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | 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 | ||
White balance 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) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 220 gr (0.49 lb) | 179 gr (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 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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $226 | $259 |