Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

The following is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was introduced 18 months after the SP-800 UZ making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX230 HS scores versus the SP-800 UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Olympus SP-800 UZ. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS provides outside measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Olympus SP-800 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

See the Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX230 HS versus the SP-800 UZ.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and SP-800 UZ is 91 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and SP-800 UZ.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-800 UZ to give you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger SX230 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.