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Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Portability
64 Imaging
36 Features
42 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
Portability
78 Imaging
37 Features
34 Overall
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Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Launched September 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX20 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX40 HS
Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon SX30 IS and Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was introduced 10 months before the SP-810 UZ so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX30 IS scores versus the SP-810 UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

          

          

            
 SX30 IS SP-810 UZ 
Manually focus  More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Canon SX30 IS

          

          

            
 SP-810 UZ SX30 IS 
AnnouncedJuly 2011September 2010Newer by 10 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Olympus SP-810 UZ

          

          

            
 SX30 IS SP-810 UZ 
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Touch display  Neither comes with Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX30 IS comes with physical dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-810 UZ has sizing of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).
See the Canon SX30 IS and Olympus SP-810 UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX30 IS compared to the SP-810 UZ.
Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and SP-810 UZ is 64 and 78 respectively.
Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The pic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX30 IS and SP-810 UZ.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of images but you should factor the launch date  of the products into consideration. The more aged SX30 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

            Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography details
Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography details
41
 has manual focus
 good MP (14MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
33
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 offers face detect focus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Street photography information
Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography information
49
 screen articulates
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 heavier than competition in class (601 grams)
50
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography factors
43
 long zoom range (24-840mm  35.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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 long zoom range (24-864mm  36.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 offers tracking focus
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
 slow fps (0.7 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX30 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Travel photography camera
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 good MP (14MP)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (840mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 heavier than competition in class (601 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (864mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX30 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
40
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (14MP)
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 no Time Lapse function
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
 manual exposure not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging factors
49
 fairly wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no mic jack
 heavier than competition in class (601g)
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect focus
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no mic jack
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Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Olympus SP-810 UZ
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISOlympus SP-810 UZ
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Olympus SP-810 UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-09-14 2011-07-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-864mm (36.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 1/4s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 0.7 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 6.80 m 6.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 601 grams (1.32 lb) 413 grams (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-7L Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $400 $280