Canon SX540 HS vs Olympus 8010
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Canon SX540 HS vs Olympus 8010 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
- Announced January 2016
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Additionally referred to as mju Tough 8010
Canon SX540 HS vs Olympus 8010 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX540 HS and Olympus 8010, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and 8010 (13MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe SX540 HS was introduced 6 years after the 8010 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX540 HS scores vs the 8010 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX540 HS vs Olympus 8010 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Olympus 8010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Olympus 8010
SX540 HS | 8010 | |||
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Revealed | January 2016 | February 2010 | More modern by 73 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Canon SX540 HS
8010 | SX540 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Olympus 8010
SX540 HS | 8010 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Canon SX540 HS vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX540 HS offers physical measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Olympus 8010 has sizing of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX540 HS and Olympus 8010 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX540 HS vs the 8010.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and 8010 is 69 and 92 respectively.
Canon SX540 HS vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX540 HS and 8010.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX540 HS to give you more detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent SX540 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon SX540 HS vs Olympus 8010 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 |
Also referred to as | - | mju Tough 8010 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2016-01-05 | 2010-02-02 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 6 | TruePic III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 13MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 1/4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.9 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 442 grams (0.97 lbs) | 245 grams (0.54 lbs) |
Dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" 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 | 205 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $399 | $600 |