• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 392.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus Tough-8010 advantages over Canon SX210 IS

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Thinner
    23 mm vs 31 mm
    Thinner

Canon SX210 IS advantages over Olympus Tough-8010

  • Larger lens aperture
    f/3.1 vs f/3.9
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Fast startup
    ~2.50 vs 4.7 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • More telephoto lens reach
    392 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 260 vs 200 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Less shutter lag
    0.46 vs 0.81 sec
    Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    0.8 fps vs 0.3 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/3200 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Samsung HZ35W

Olympus Tough-8010
Samsung HZ35W
  • $193
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • More pixels
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Fast startup

Compare Olympus Tough-8010 vs Samsung HZ35W

Canon SX210 IS
Samsung HZ35W
  • $262
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less shutter lag
  • More pixels
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Shoots 60p video

Compare Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung HZ35W

Compared to Olympus Tough-6020

Olympus Tough-8010
Olympus Tough-6020
  • $193
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Olympus Tough-8010 vs Olympus Tough-6020

Canon SX210 IS
Olympus Tough-6020
  • $262
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus Tough-6020

Compared to Olympus TG-610

Olympus Tough-8010
Olympus TG-610
  • $193
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen

Compare Olympus Tough-8010 vs Olympus TG-610

Canon SX210 IS
Olympus TG-610
  • $262
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen

Compare Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-610

Compared to Canon SX230 HS

Olympus Tough-8010
Canon SX230 HS
  • $193
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Thinner
  • $269
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Fast startup

Compare Olympus Tough-8010 vs Canon SX230 HS

Canon SX210 IS
Canon SX230 HS
  • $262
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels
  • $269
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Shoots 24p video

Compare Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX230 HS

Compared to Olympus TG-810

Olympus Tough-8010
Olympus TG-810
  • $193
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Fast startup
  • More dots on screen

Compare Olympus Tough-8010 vs Olympus TG-810

Canon SX210 IS
Olympus TG-810
  • $262
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Fast startup

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