Canon A810 vs Olympus SZ-12

Here, we are contrasting the Canon A810 versus Olympus SZ-12, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A810 was introduced at a similar time to the SZ-12 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A810 matches up against the SZ-12 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A810 and Olympus SZ-12. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A810 Gallery and Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A810 comes with physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-12 has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the A810 vs the SZ-12.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A810 and SZ-12 is 93 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A810 and SZ-12.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon A810 to offer greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively.