Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus XZ-10

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX600 HS and Olympus XZ-10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and XZ-10 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was manufactured 12 months later than the XZ-10 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX600 HS grades versus the XZ-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX600 HS offers physical measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-10 has measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX600 HS and Olympus XZ-10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX600 HS versus the XZ-10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and XZ-10 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The visual here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and XZ-10.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX600 HS to offer greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent SX600 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.