Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Let's look much closer at the Canon A2400 IS and Olympus SP-800 UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was released 2 years later than the SP-800 UZ and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A2400 IS matches up against the SP-800 UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS and Olympus SP-800 UZ. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A2400 IS Gallery and Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon A2400 IS offers outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus SP-800 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A2400 IS and Olympus SP-800 UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the A2400 IS versus the SP-800 UZ.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and SP-800 UZ is 96 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2400 IS and SP-800 UZ.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A2400 IS to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher A2400 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.