Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus 8010

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX240 HS versus Olympus 8010, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the 8010 (13MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was introduced 2 years after the 8010 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX240 HS matches up against the 8010 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Olympus 8010 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS provides outside dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Olympus 8010 has specifications of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX240 HS versus the 8010.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and 8010 is 91 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and 8010.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus 8010 to result in more detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher SX240 HS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.