Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX400 IS versus Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was introduced 3 years after the SP-810 UZ which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX400 IS scores vs the SP-810 UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Olympus SP-810 UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX400 IS offers physical measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Olympus SP-810 UZ has sizing of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX400 IS versus Olympus SP-810 UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX400 IS against the SP-810 UZ.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and SP-810 UZ is 81 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and SP-810 UZ.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX400 IS to result in extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX400 IS provides an edge in sensor innovation.