Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon SD4500 IS versus Olympus SP-800 UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and SP-800 UZ (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was announced 18 months later than the SP-800 UZ which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SD4500 IS scores versus the SP-800 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS & Olympus SP-800 UZ. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery & Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD4500 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Olympus SP-800 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD4500 IS versus Olympus SP-800 UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SD4500 IS compared to the SP-800 UZ.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and SP-800 UZ is 94 and 69 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4500 IS and SP-800 UZ.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus SP-800 UZ to render extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern SD4500 IS will have an edge in sensor innovation.