Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX30 IS and Olympus SP-610UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was revealed 3 months prior to the SP-610UZ which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX30 IS matches up vs the SP-610UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Olympus SP-610UZ. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX30 IS comes with external measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Olympus SP-610UZ has specifications of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX30 IS and Olympus SP-610UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX30 IS and the SP-610UZ.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and SP-610UZ is 64 and 79 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and SP-610UZ.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you should always factor the production date of the products into consideration.