Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

The following is a extensive overview of the Canon SX170 IS and Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was brought out 2 years after the SP-810 UZ which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX170 IS scores vs the SP-810 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and Olympus SP-810 UZ. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX170 IS offers physical measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Olympus SP-810 UZ has measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX170 IS and Olympus SP-810 UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX170 IS and the SP-810 UZ.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX170 IS and SP-810 UZ is 88 and 78 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX170 IS and SP-810 UZ.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX170 IS to offer more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent SX170 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.