Canon SX20 IS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX20 IS versus Olympus SP-800 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was released 6 months later than the SP-800 UZ which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX20 IS matches up against the SP-800 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Olympus SP-800 UZ. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX20 IS provides external dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Olympus SP-800 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

See the Canon SX20 IS versus Olympus SP-800 UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX20 IS compared to the SP-800 UZ.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and SP-800 UZ is 65 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX20 IS and SP-800 UZ.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SP-800 UZ to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively.