Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus 6010

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SX500 IS versus Olympus 6010, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and 6010 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was manufactured 3 years after the 6010 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX500 IS matches up against the 6010 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Olympus 6010 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX500 IS has got exterior dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6010 has proportions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Canon SX500 IS versus Olympus 6010 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX500 IS versus the 6010.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and 6010 is 80 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX500 IS and 6010.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX500 IS to render greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger SX500 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.