Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus SZ-10
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Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus SZ-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1280 video
- 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
- 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2014
- Replacement is Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
- 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
- Revealed February 2011

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview
The following is a in-depth review of the Canon SX600 HS and Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX600 HS was brought out 2 years after the SZ-10 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX600 HS grades vs the SZ-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus SZ-10 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Olympus SZ-10. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Olympus SZ-10
SX600 HS | SZ-10 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2011 | Newer by 36 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Canon SX600 HS
SZ-10 | SX600 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Olympus SZ-10
SX600 HS | SZ-10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX600 HS provides outer dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-10 has proportions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX600 HS and Olympus SZ-10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX600 HS compared to the SZ-10.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and SZ-10 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The pic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and SZ-10.
Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX600 HS to produce greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent SX600 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Olympus SZ-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Olympus SZ-10 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2014-01-06 | 2011-02-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4+ | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 28-504mm (18.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.8-6.9 | f/3.1-4.4 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II G (TFT) | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) | 7.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1280 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 188 grams (0.41 lb) | 215 grams (0.47 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 290 photos | 220 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6LH | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $249 | $300 |