Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was announced 7 months later than the SP-810 UZ and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon A4000 IS being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the A4000 IS matches up vs the SP-810 UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Olympus SP-810 UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A4000 IS Gallery and Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A4000 IS offers outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-810 UZ has measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Compare the Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the A4000 IS vs the SP-810 UZ.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A4000 IS and SP-810 UZ is 95 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A4000 IS and SP-810 UZ.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon A4000 IS to offer you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern A4000 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.