Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon SX120 IS versus Olympus SP-800 UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX120 IS was revealed 5 months prior to the SP-800 UZ which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX120 IS matches up against the SP-800 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Olympus SP-800 UZ. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX120 IS features outside measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-800 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX120 IS versus Olympus SP-800 UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX120 IS and the SP-800 UZ.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and SP-800 UZ is 87 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX120 IS and SP-800 UZ.

As you can see, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus SP-800 UZ will give extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively.