Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Below is a extensive analysis of the Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was unveiled 11 months earlier than the SP-800 UZ which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SD960 IS grades against the SP-800 UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS and Olympus SP-800 UZ. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD960 IS Gallery and Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD960 IS features outside dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-800 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SD960 IS compared to the SP-800 UZ.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SD960 IS and SP-800 UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD960 IS and SP-800 UZ.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SP-800 UZ to provide you with more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SD960 IS will be behind in sensor technology.