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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 6010

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 6010 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
  • Released June 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon SX200 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX230 HS
Olympus 6010
(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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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 6010 Overview

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").

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The 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 
IntroducedJune 2010July 2009Fresher by 12 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display sizing3"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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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).

Contrast the Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 6010 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 6010 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 6010 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 6010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 6010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography factors
Olympus 6010 Portrait photography factors
38
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography factors
Olympus 6010 Street photography factors
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (220g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 6010 as a Sports photography camera
43
excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography factors
Olympus 6010 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than others (220 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
weather proofing
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography features
Olympus 6010 Landscape photography features
48
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
35
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging features
Olympus 6010 Vlogging features
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (220g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 6010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Olympus 6010
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISOlympus 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