Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus 6010
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Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus 6010 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Replaced the Canon SX230 HS
- Later Model is Canon SX260 HS
(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
- Released July 2009
- Alternative Name is mju Tough 6010

Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus 6010 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX240 HS versus Olympus 6010, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX240 HS was manufactured 2 years after the 6010 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX240 HS matches up against the 6010 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus 6010 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Olympus 6010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Olympus 6010
SX240 HS | 6010 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 32 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Canon SX240 HS
6010 | SX240 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Olympus 6010
SX240 HS | 6010 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus 6010 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX240 HS has got outer dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus 6010 has measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX240 HS versus Olympus 6010 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX240 HS vs the 6010.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and 6010 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus 6010 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and 6010.
All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images however you need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The younger SX240 HS should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus 6010 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus 6010 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 |
Also Known as | - | mju Tough 6010 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2012-02-07 | 2009-07-17 |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 1/4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 224 gr (0.49 pounds) | 179 gr (0.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" 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 life | 230 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6L | LI-50C |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $0 | $0 |