Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Let's look closer at the Canon SX40 HS versus Olympus SP-800 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was announced 20 months later than the SP-800 UZ making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX40 HS matches up vs the SP-800 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Olympus SP-800 UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX40 HS features physical measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Olympus SP-800 UZ has proportions 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX40 HS vs the SP-800 UZ.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and SP-800 UZ is 64 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX40 HS and SP-800 UZ.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-800 UZ to produce extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent SX40 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.