Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Below, we are contrasting the Canon A3400 IS and Olympus SP-600 UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and SP-600 UZ (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was unveiled 2 years after the SP-600 UZ which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A3400 IS scores vs the SP-600 UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS & Olympus SP-600 UZ. The full galleries are provided at Canon A3400 IS Gallery & Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A3400 IS comes with physical dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus SP-600 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the A3400 IS against the SP-600 UZ.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and SP-600 UZ is 96 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3400 IS and SP-600 UZ.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon A3400 IS to offer you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger A3400 IS provides an edge in sensor technology.