Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus 8000
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Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus 8000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
- 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
- Launched January 2015
- Replaced the Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
- Launched July 2009
- Alternate Name is mju Tough 8000

Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus 8000 Overview
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").

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.

Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus 8000 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Olympus 8000
SX610 HS | 8000 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 68 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Canon SX610 HS
8000 | SX610 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Olympus 8000
SX610 HS | 8000 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus 8000 Physical Comparison
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).
Check out the Canon SX610 HS and Olympus 8000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus 8000 Sensor Comparison
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.

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Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus 8000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 |
Also Known as | - | mju Tough 8000 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2015-01-06 | 2009-07-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1/4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.5 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 191g (0.42 lbs) | 182g (0.40 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 270 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $214 | $380 |