Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus SP-600 UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and SP-600 UZ (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was unveiled 2 years after the SP-600 UZ which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A4000 IS grades versus the SP-600 UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Olympus SP-600 UZ. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A4000 IS Gallery and Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A4000 IS has physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-600 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Examine the Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus SP-600 UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the A4000 IS vs the SP-600 UZ.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A4000 IS and SP-600 UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The pic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A4000 IS and SP-600 UZ.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon A4000 IS to deliver extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern A4000 IS will have an advantage in sensor innovation.