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Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus 6010

Portability
80
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus 6010 Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Released August 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX500 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX520 HS
Olympus 6010
(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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6010
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Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus 6010 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Canon SX510 HS and Olympus 6010, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was released 4 years after the 6010 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX510 HS matches up vs the 6010 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Olympus 6010

 SX510 HS 6010 
RevealedAugust 2013July 2009More modern by 50 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Canon SX510 HS

 6010 SX510 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Olympus 6010

 SX510 HS 6010 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus 6010 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX510 HS comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Olympus 6010 has sizing of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX510 HS versus the 6010.

Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus 6010 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and 6010 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus 6010 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus 6010 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The pic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX510 HS and 6010.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The newer SX510 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus 6010 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus 6010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus 6010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Portrait photography details
Olympus 6010 Portrait photography details
35
manual focus
supports face detection focus
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX510 HS
Street photography with Olympus 6010
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Sports photography advice
Olympus 6010 Sports photography advice
37
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Travel photography highlights
Olympus 6010 Travel photography highlights
54
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery power (250 per charge)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
61
environment proof
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX510 HS
Landscape photography with Olympus 6010
40
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery power (250 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
35
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX510 HS
Vlogging with Olympus 6010
31
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus 6010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Olympus 6010
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSOlympus Stylus Tough 6010
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
Also Known as - mju Tough 6010
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2013-08-22 2009-07-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW support
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 1 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus range 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1/4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 349 grams (0.77 lbs) 179 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH LI-50C
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $249 $0