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Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus 8010

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus 8010 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Previous Model is Canon SX600 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 8010
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Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus 8010 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus 8010, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and 8010 (13MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was brought out 4 years later than the 8010 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX610 HS matches up against the 8010 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Olympus 8010

 SX610 HS 8010 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2010More recent by 60 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Canon SX610 HS

 8010 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Olympus 8010

 SX610 HS 8010 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX610 HS offers outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Olympus 8010 has measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX610 HS compared to the 8010.

Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus 8010 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and 8010 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus 8010 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and 8010.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX610 HS to produce more detail having its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger SX610 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus 8010 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
supports face detection focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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resolution is good (13 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography info
Olympus 8010 Street photography info
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (191 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (245 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography information
Olympus 8010 Sports photography information
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amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (270 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
42
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition (191 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery life (270 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
63
weather sealing
resolution is good (13MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (245g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography advice
Olympus 8010 Landscape photography advice
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you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery life (270 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 8010 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (191 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
27
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (245g)
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Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Olympus 8010
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSOlympus Stylus Tough 8010
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
Also referred to as - mju Tough 8010
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2015-01-06 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ TruePic III
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 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 1/4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.5 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 191 grams (0.42 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $214 $600