Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus 6000
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Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus 6000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
- Released January 2015
- Replaced the Canon SX700 HS
- Later Model is Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Also Known as mju Tough 6000
Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus 6000 Overview
Here is a complete comparison of the Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus 6000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and 6000 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SX710 HS was introduced 5 years later than the 6000 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX710 HS grades against the 6000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus 6000 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Olympus 6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Olympus 6000
SX710 HS | 6000 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | July 2009 | Fresher by 68 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Canon SX710 HS
6000 | SX710 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Olympus 6000
SX710 HS | 6000 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX710 HS has got outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Olympus 6000 has dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus 6000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX710 HS and the 6000.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and 6000 is 89 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX710 HS and 6000.
As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX710 HS to give greater detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX710 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus 6000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX710 HS | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 |
Also referred to as | - | mju Tough 6000 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2015-01-06 | 2009-07-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 10MP |
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 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 50 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 1/4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | 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 | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 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 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 269 grams (0.59 pounds) | 179 grams (0.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" 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 | 230 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $349 | $259 |