Canon S110 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon S110 and Olympus SP-800 UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is pretty similar but the S110 (1/1.7") and SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The S110 was unveiled 2 years after the SP-800 UZ which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S110 scores vs the SP-800 UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S110 and Olympus SP-800 UZ. The full galleries are available at Canon S110 Gallery and Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon S110 offers physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Olympus SP-800 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Check out the Canon S110 and Olympus SP-800 UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the S110 compared to the SP-800 UZ.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S110 and SP-800 UZ is 93 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S110 and SP-800 UZ.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S110 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus SP-800 UZ will offer you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S110 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.