Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Canon SX10 IS and Olympus 6010 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon SX10 IS has external dimensions of 128 x 88 x 87 mm (5.04 x 3.46 x 3.43″) and weighs 600 g (1.32 lb / 21.16 oz) (including batteries). Olympus 6010 has external dimensions of 95 x 63 x 22 mm (3.74 x 2.48 x 0.87″) and weighs 179 g (0.39 lb / 6.31 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Canon SX10 IS and the Olympus 6010. Olympus 6010 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 33mm narrower, 25mm shorter and 65mm thinner than Canon SX10 IS.
Comparison image of the Canon SX10 IS and the Olympus 6010 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Olympus 6010 is significantly lighter (421g ) than the Canon SX10 IS which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the 6010, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the SX10 IS.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus 6010's 2.70" LCD screen is slightly larger than Canon SX10 IS's 2.5" screen.
On the other hand, Canon SX10 IS sports a
Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. On the other hand, Olympus 6010 has a fixed type screen which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to SX10 IS.
