Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX260 HS versus Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was launched 11 months after the SP-810 UZ so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX260 HS matches up against the SP-810 UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Olympus SP-810 UZ. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX260 HS has external measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-810 UZ has sizing of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX260 HS versus Olympus SP-810 UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX260 HS versus the SP-810 UZ.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and SP-810 UZ is 91 and 78 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The pic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and SP-810 UZ.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SP-810 UZ to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX260 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.