Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX40 HS versus Olympus SP-600 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was unveiled 20 months after the SP-600 UZ which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX40 HS matches up versus the SP-600 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Olympus SP-600 UZ. The full galleries are available at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX40 HS has outer dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Olympus SP-600 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX40 HS and the SP-600 UZ.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and SP-600 UZ is 64 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX40 HS and SP-600 UZ.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you really should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer SX40 HS will have an advantage in sensor tech.