Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus SZ-10

Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX610 HS and Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and SZ-10 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was announced 3 years later than the SZ-10 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX610 HS scores versus the SZ-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Olympus SZ-10. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX610 HS provides exterior measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-10 has specifications of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX610 HS and Olympus SZ-10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX610 HS versus the SZ-10.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and SZ-10 is 93 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX610 HS and SZ-10.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX610 HS to resolve extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX610 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.