Canon SX20 IS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SX20 IS versus Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was released 12 months earlier than the SP-810 UZ and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX20 IS grades versus the SP-810 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Olympus SP-810 UZ. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX20 IS features physical measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Olympus SP-810 UZ has dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX20 IS and the SP-810 UZ.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX20 IS and SP-810 UZ is 65 and 78 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX20 IS and SP-810 UZ.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-810 UZ to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older SX20 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.