Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Olympus SP-810 UZ. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery.

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).

Examine the Canon SX1 IS and Olympus SP-810 UZ in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.