Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Lets look much closer at the Canon SD1300 IS and Olympus SP-800 UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was revealed within a month of the SP-800 UZ so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SD1300 IS scores against the SP-800 UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS and Olympus SP-800 UZ. The full galleries are available at Canon SD1300 IS Gallery and Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD1300 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD1300 IS compared to the SP-800 UZ.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and SP-800 UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1300 IS and SP-800 UZ.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-800 UZ to produce greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.