Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 8010

Below is a thorough overview of the Canon SX210 IS and Olympus 8010, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the 8010 (13MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was manufactured 5 months later than the 8010 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX210 IS scores against the 8010 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Olympus 8010 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS has got physical measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Olympus 8010 has specifications of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX210 IS against the 8010.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and 8010 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and 8010.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX210 IS to produce more detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.