Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus XZ-1
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![Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-SX210-IS.jpg)
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus XZ-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Old Model is Canon SX200 IS
- Successor is Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
- Revealed January 2011
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus XZ-1 Overview
In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus XZ-1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and XZ-1 (10MP) and the SX210 IS (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") enjoy different sensor size.
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The SX210 IS was revealed 7 months before the XZ-1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX210 IS grades versus the XZ-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus XZ-1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Olympus XZ-1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Olympus XZ-1
SX210 IS | XZ-1 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Canon SX210 IS
XZ-1 | SX210 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 7 months |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Olympus XZ-1
SX210 IS | XZ-1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX210 IS enjoys outside measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-1 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).
See the Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus XZ-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX210 IS versus the XZ-1.
![Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus XZ-1 size comparison Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus XZ-1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX210-IS-vs-Olympus-XZ-1-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and XZ-1 is 90 and 88 respectively.
![Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus XZ-1 top view buttons comparison Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus XZ-1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX210-IS-vs-Olympus-XZ-1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and XZ-1.
As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX210 IS with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Canon SX210 IS will produce extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
![Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus XZ-1 sensor size comparison Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus XZ-1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX210-IS-vs-Olympus-XZ-1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX210-IS-vs-Olympus-XZ-1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Olympus XZ-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Olympus XZ-1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-06-16 | 2011-01-26 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | TruePic V |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3664 x 2752 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 220g (0.49 pounds) | 275g (0.61 pounds) |
Dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 34 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 18.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 117 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 320 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-5L | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $226 | $567 |