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Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Older Model is Canon SX230 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX260 HS
Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • New Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus SP-610UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was introduced 14 months later than the SP-610UZ which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX240 HS matches up vs the SP-610UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 SX240 HS SP-610UZ 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 14 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Canon SX240 HS

 SP-610UZ SX240 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Olympus SP-610UZ

 SX240 HS SP-610UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX240 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Olympus SP-610UZ has measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus SP-610UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX240 HS versus the SP-610UZ.

Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and SP-610UZ is 91 and 79 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and SP-610UZ.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus SP-610UZ to show more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX240 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
comes with face detect focus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (224 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Sports photography information
Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography information
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excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (230 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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great zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Travel photography details
Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography details
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lighter than others in class (224g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery power (230 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long reach (616mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography information
Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography information
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manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery power (230 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging factors
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pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (224 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSOlympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Olympus SP-610UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-07 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-616mm (22.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.3-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 224 gr (0.49 lb) 405 gr (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9")
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 life 230 photographs 340 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-6L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $0 $299