Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus 8010

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX510 HS and Olympus 8010, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the 8010 (13MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was revealed 3 years after the 8010 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX510 HS matches up versus the 8010 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Olympus 8010 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX510 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Olympus 8010 has sizing of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX510 HS and the 8010.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and 8010 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX510 HS and 8010.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus 8010 to result in greater detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX510 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.