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Canon N vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
36
Features
35
Overall
35

Canon N vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-810 UZ
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Canon N vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon N versus Olympus SP-800 UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the N (12MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The N was revealed 2 years after the SP-800 UZ which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the N grades against the SP-800 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 N SP-800 UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2010Newer by 36 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Canon N

 SP-800 UZ N 
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon N and Olympus SP-800 UZ

 N SP-800 UZ 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus

Canon N vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon N has got outer measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Olympus SP-800 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the N vs the SP-800 UZ.

Canon N vs Olympus SP-800 UZ size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the N and SP-800 UZ is 93 and 69 respectively.

Canon N vs Olympus SP-800 UZ top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the N and SP-800 UZ.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-800 UZ to give greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer N should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon N vs Olympus SP-800 UZ sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Portrait photography information
Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon N as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Street photography camera
65
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (200 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
46
long zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Travel photography camera
61
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery (200 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Landscape photography details
Olympus SP-800 UZ Landscape photography details
36
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
41
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging factors
72
decently wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
missing microphone port
24
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon N vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Olympus SP-800 UZ
 Canon PowerShot NOlympus SP-800 UZ
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot N Olympus SP-800 UZ
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 2248 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 1000
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 143
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology PureColor II G touch -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 12 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195g (0.43 lb) 455g (1.00 lb)
Dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-9L Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $299 $270