Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Below, we are matching up the Canon A4000 IS and Olympus SP-800 UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was announced 2 years later than the SP-800 UZ and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A4000 IS scores versus the SP-800 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Olympus SP-800 UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A4000 IS Gallery and Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A4000 IS features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Olympus SP-800 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Compare the Canon A4000 IS and Olympus SP-800 UZ in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the A4000 IS compared to the SP-800 UZ.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A4000 IS and SP-800 UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A4000 IS and SP-800 UZ.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon A4000 IS to resolve more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher A4000 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.