Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Here is a complete assessment of the Canon A3400 IS versus Olympus SP-800 UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was announced 2 years later than the SP-800 UZ and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the A3400 IS matches up vs the SP-800 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS & Olympus SP-800 UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A3400 IS Gallery & Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A3400 IS provides exterior measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-800 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3400 IS versus Olympus SP-800 UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the A3400 IS versus the SP-800 UZ.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A3400 IS and SP-800 UZ is 96 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3400 IS and SP-800 UZ.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon A3400 IS to give you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher A3400 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.