Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus 8000
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Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus 8000 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2015
(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
- 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Also Known as mju Tough 8000

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus 8000 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus 8000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and 8000 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX410 IS was brought out 5 years later than the 8000 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX410 IS grades vs the 8000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus 8000 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Olympus 8000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Olympus 8000
SX410 IS | 8000 | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 69 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Canon SX410 IS
8000 | SX410 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Olympus 8000
SX410 IS | 8000 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus 8000 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX410 IS comes with outside measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Olympus 8000 has dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus 8000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX410 IS versus the 8000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and 8000 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus 8000 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX410 IS and 8000.
All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX410 IS to deliver greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The newer SX410 IS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

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Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus 8000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 |
Otherwise known as | - | mju Tough 8000 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2015-02-06 | 2009-07-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 1/4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 0.5 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 325 grams (0.72 lbs) | 182 grams (0.40 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 | 185 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $199 | $380 |