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Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 8010

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 8010 Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(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
  • Announced January 2014
  • Newer Model is Canon SX610 HS
Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 8010
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Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 8010 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX600 HS and Olympus 8010, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and 8010 (13MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was announced 3 years after the 8010 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX600 HS matches up versus the 8010 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Olympus 8010

 SX600 HS 8010 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2010More modern by 48 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Canon SX600 HS

 8010 SX600 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Olympus 8010

 SX600 HS 8010 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX600 HS has external measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Olympus 8010 has proportions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX600 HS and Olympus 8010 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX600 HS and the 8010.

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 8010 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and 8010 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 8010 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and 8010.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX600 HS to produce extra detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The newer SX600 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 8010 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography highlights
Olympus 8010 Portrait photography highlights
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
MP count decent (13MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Street photography advice
Olympus 8010 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (188g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (245g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Sports photography camera
41
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Travel photography information
Olympus 8010 Travel photography information
70
lighter than competitors (188g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.8)
64
environment proofing
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (245 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
40
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 8010 as a Vlogging camera
35
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1280 resolution)
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
27
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (245g)
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Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Olympus 8010
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSOlympus Stylus Tough 8010
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
Also referred to as - mju Tough 8010
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2014-01-06 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 13MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology PureColor II G (TFT) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 1/4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1280 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 gr (0.41 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 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 290 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $249 $600