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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 8000

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 8000 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
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Superseded the Canon SX200 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX230 HS
Olympus 8000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 8000
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 8000 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon SX210 IS and Olympus 8000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was released 12 months later than the 8000 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX210 IS grades against the 8000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Olympus 8000

 SX210 IS 8000 
LaunchedJune 2010July 2009More recent by 12 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Canon SX210 IS

 8000 SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Olympus 8000

 SX210 IS 8000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 8000 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX210 IS has 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) whilst the Olympus 8000 has proportions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX210 IS versus the 8000.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 8000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and 8000 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 8000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 8000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and 8000.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX210 IS to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher SX210 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 8000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography advice
Olympus 8000 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus 8000 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (220g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography details
Olympus 8000 Sports photography details
43
excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 8000 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (220g)
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (392mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
61
weather sealing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography advice
Olympus 8000 Landscape photography advice
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focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
35
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX210 IS
Vlogging with Olympus 8000
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (220 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Olympus 8000
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISOlympus Stylus Tough 8000
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
Alternate name - mju Tough 8000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 1/4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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, 15 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 220g (0.49 lbs) 182g (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots One One
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