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Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
43 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
Portability
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37 Features
34 Overall
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Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Older Model is Canon SX210 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX240 HS
Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was introduced at a similar time to the SP-810 UZ which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX230 HS matches up against the SP-810 UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

          

          

            
 SX230 HS SP-810 UZ 
Manually focus  Very exact focus
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Canon SX230 HS

          

          

            
 SP-810 UZ SX230 HS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Olympus SP-810 UZ

          

          

            
 SX230 HS SP-810 UZ 
ReleasedJuly 2011July 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither contains Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX230 HS has got physical dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Olympus SP-810 UZ has specifications of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX230 HS against the SP-810 UZ.
Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and SP-810 UZ is 91 and 78 respectively.
Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and SP-810 UZ.
Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SP-810 UZ to offer you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

            Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography features
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 focusing manually
 has face detect autofocus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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 decent MP (14MP)
 features face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX230 HS as a Street photography camera
 Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Street photography camera
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (223g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
50
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX230 HS Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography factors
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 great zoom range (28-392mm  14.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (210 per charge)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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 excellent zoom range (24-864mm  36.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
 max fps very slow (0.7 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX230 HS Travel photography information
Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography information
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 lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 great reach (392mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery power (210 per charge)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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 decent MP (14MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 great reach (864mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography advice
Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography advice
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 focusing manually
 really wide (28mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 not so great battery power (210 per charge)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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 rather wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 no manual control
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX230 HS as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Vlogging camera
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 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have mic port
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 rather wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection focus
 slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external microphone socket
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Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Olympus SP-810 UZ
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSOlympus SP-810 UZ
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Olympus SP-810 UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2011-07-27
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-864mm (36.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 1/4s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 0.7fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 223g (0.49 pounds) 413g (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $399 $280