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Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus 6010

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus 6010 Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Launched February 2015
Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Also Known as mju Tough 6010
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Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus 6010 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Canon SX410 IS versus Olympus 6010, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and 6010 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was unveiled 5 years later than the 6010 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX410 IS scores versus the 6010 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Olympus 6010

 SX410 IS 6010 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015July 2009More recent by 68 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Canon SX410 IS

 6010 SX410 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Olympus 6010

 SX410 IS 6010 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus 6010 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX410 IS provides outside dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6010 has specifications of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX410 IS versus the 6010.

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus 6010 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and 6010 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus 6010 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus 6010 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The visual here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX410 IS and 6010.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX410 IS to resolve more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer SX410 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus 6010 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus 6010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus 6010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography info
Olympus 6010 Portrait photography info
47
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
includes face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Street photography info
Olympus 6010 Street photography info
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Sports photography factors
Olympus 6010 Sports photography factors
41
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
low fps (0.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (185 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Travel photography info
Olympus 6010 Travel photography info
61
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (185 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
environment proof
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX410 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus 6010
49
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery power (185 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
35
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging info
Olympus 6010 Vlogging info
29
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus 6010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Olympus 6010
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISOlympus Stylus Tough 6010
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
Otherwise known as - mju Tough 6010
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2015-02-06 2009-07-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ TruePic III
Sensor type CCD 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 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus range 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 1/4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.5 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 325 gr (0.72 pounds) 179 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 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 185 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH LI-50C
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $199 $0