Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 6010
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 6010 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
- Released June 2010
- Succeeded the Canon SX200 IS
- Renewed by 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
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Alternate Name is mju Tough 6010
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In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 6010, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SX210 IS was introduced 12 months later than the 6010 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX210 IS scores against the 6010 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Olympus 6010
| SX210 IS | 6010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2010 |  | July 2009 | Fresher by 12 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Canon SX210 IS
| 6010 | SX210 IS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Olympus 6010
| SX210 IS | 6010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 6010 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Olympus 6010 has specifications of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX210 IS and the 6010.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and 6010 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 6010 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and 6010.
As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX210 IS to give you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern SX210 IS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 6010 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Olympus |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 |
| Otherwise known as | - | mju Tough 6010 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Released | 2010-06-16 | 2009-07-17 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 4 | TruePic III |
| 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 | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.1 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 2cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 1/4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 220 gr (0.49 lb) | 179 gr (0.39 lb) |
| 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 Overall 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-50C |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (12 seconds) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $226 | $0 |