Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon SX10 IS versus Olympus SP-800 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and SP-800 UZ (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was unveiled 12 months earlier than the SP-800 UZ which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX10 IS matches up versus the SP-800 UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Olympus SP-800 UZ. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX10 IS has outside dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Olympus SP-800 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX10 IS against the SP-800 UZ.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and SP-800 UZ is 65 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The picture here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX10 IS and SP-800 UZ.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus SP-800 UZ to offer extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.