Canon G3 X vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Here is a complete review of the Canon G3 X and Olympus SP-810 UZ, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the G3 X (1") and SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The G3 X was unveiled 3 years later than the SP-810 UZ and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the G3 X matches up against the SP-810 UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G3 X and Olympus SP-810 UZ. The full galleries are provided at Canon G3 X Gallery and Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G3 X comes with external dimensions of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") along with a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-810 UZ has dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Look at the Canon G3 X and Olympus SP-810 UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the G3 X compared to the SP-810 UZ.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G3 X and SP-810 UZ is 60 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 X and SP-810 UZ.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G3 X using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon G3 X will show more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent G3 X should have an advantage in sensor innovation.