Canon S95 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Below, we will be matching up the Canon S95 and Olympus SP-600 UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is relatively well matched but the S95 (1/1.7") and SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The S95 was released 10 months after the SP-600 UZ and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S95 grades against the SP-600 UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S95 and Olympus SP-600 UZ. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon S95 Gallery and Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon S95 offers outer measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Olympus SP-600 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Look at the Canon S95 and Olympus SP-600 UZ in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S95 vs the SP-600 UZ.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S95 and SP-600 UZ is 93 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S95 and SP-600 UZ.

All in all, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S95 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus SP-600 UZ will give more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern S95 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.