Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon SX210 IS and Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was brought out 3 years prior to the SP-820UZ and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX210 IS grades against the SP-820UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX210 IS has physical measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Olympus SP-820UZ has proportions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX210 IS versus the SP-820UZ.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and SP-820UZ is 90 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and SP-820UZ.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older SX210 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.