Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon A4000 IS versus Olympus SP-610UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was announced 14 months after the SP-610UZ making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the A4000 IS scores versus the SP-610UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS & Olympus SP-610UZ. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A4000 IS Gallery & Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A4000 IS features outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-610UZ has measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the A4000 IS against the SP-610UZ.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A4000 IS and SP-610UZ is 95 and 79 respectively.

Often, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A4000 IS and SP-610UZ.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon A4000 IS to show extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern A4000 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.