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Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Introduced March 2009
Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Canon SX1 IS and Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and SP-810 UZ (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was introduced 3 years before the SP-810 UZ and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX1 IS matches up against the SP-810 UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 SX1 IS SP-810 UZ 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Canon SX1 IS

 SP-810 UZ SX1 IS 
IntroducedJuly 2011March 2009More recent by 28 months
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Olympus SP-810 UZ

 SX1 IS SP-810 UZ 
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX1 IS has outside dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-810 UZ has specifications of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX1 IS compared to the SP-810 UZ.

Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and SP-810 UZ is 64 and 78 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX1 IS and SP-810 UZ.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-810 UZ to deliver more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older SX1 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography advice
Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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decent megapixels (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Street photography camera
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screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (615g)
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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great zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
low frames per second (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography highlights
Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography highlights
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built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (615g)
low megapixels (10MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (864mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography details
Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography details
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manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
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rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (615 grams)
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Olympus SP-810 UZ
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISOlympus SP-810 UZ
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Olympus SP-810 UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-03-27 2011-07-27
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-864mm (36.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.9-5.7
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 1/4s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 0.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 6.20 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 615 grams (1.36 lbs) 413 grams (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $600 $280