Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX210 IS versus Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was released 13 months prior to the SP-810 UZ making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX210 IS scores vs the SP-810 UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Olympus SP-810 UZ. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX210 IS features exterior measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus SP-810 UZ has dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX210 IS versus Olympus SP-810 UZ in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX210 IS versus the SP-810 UZ.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and SP-810 UZ is 90 and 78 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX210 IS and SP-810 UZ.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you might want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older SX210 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.