Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon SX10 IS versus Olympus SP-600 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was announced 12 months prior to the SP-600 UZ so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX10 IS grades vs the SP-600 UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Olympus SP-600 UZ. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX10 IS enjoys outer measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-600 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX10 IS versus Olympus SP-600 UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX10 IS against the SP-600 UZ.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and SP-600 UZ is 65 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX10 IS and SP-600 UZ.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-600 UZ to give extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SX10 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.