Canon G11 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Canon G11 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
- Introduced December 2009
- Replacement is Canon G12
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 1000)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Updated by Olympus SP-810 UZ

Canon G11 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Canon G11 and Olympus SP-800 UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

The G11 was revealed very close to the SP-800 UZ which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the G11 scores versus the SP-800 UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon G11 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G11 and Olympus SP-800 UZ. The full galleries are provided at Canon G11 Gallery and Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
G11 | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Canon G11
SP-800 UZ | G11 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon G11 and Olympus SP-800 UZ
G11 | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Revealed | December 2009 | ![]() | February 2010 | Same generation |
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Canon G11 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon G11 enjoys physical measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Olympus SP-800 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).
Analyze the Canon G11 and Olympus SP-800 UZ in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the G11 vs the SP-800 UZ.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G11 and SP-800 UZ is 83 and 69 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G11 and SP-800 UZ.
As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G11 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Olympus SP-800 UZ will show greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Canon G11 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G11 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications
Canon PowerShot G11 | Olympus SP-800 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot G11 | Olympus SP-800 UZ |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-12-16 | 2010-02-02 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 1000 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 143 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-840mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.8 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 12s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 3.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 375 gr (0.83 lbs) | 455 gr (1.00 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 47 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 169 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NB-7L | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $600 | $270 |