Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus 8000

Below is a in depth review of the Canon SX610 HS and Olympus 8000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and 8000 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was launched 5 years later than the 8000 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX610 HS matches up versus the 8000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Olympus 8000 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX610 HS comes with outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Olympus 8000 has dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX610 HS and the 8000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and 8000 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX610 HS and 8000.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX610 HS to offer more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher SX610 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.