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Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
34
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Key Specs

Canon SX420 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Announced January 2016
Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Updated by Olympus SP-810 UZ
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Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and SP-800 UZ (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was unveiled 6 years after the SP-800 UZ which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX420 IS scores against the SP-800 UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 SX420 IS SP-800 UZ 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016February 2010Newer by 73 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Canon SX420 IS

 SP-800 UZ SX420 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Olympus SP-800 UZ

 SX420 IS SP-800 UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX420 IS has physical measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-800 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX420 IS versus the SP-800 UZ.

Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX420 IS and SP-800 UZ is 80 and 69 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX420 IS and SP-800 UZ.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SX420 IS to show extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX420 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX420 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
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you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Street photography features
Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography features
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Sports photography info
Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography info
41
incredible zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
low fps (0.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (195 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Travel photography details
Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography details
61
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (1008mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (195 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (840mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Landscape photography details
Olympus SP-800 UZ Landscape photography details
47
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery power (195 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
41
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging factors
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
24
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Olympus SP-800 UZ
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISOlympus SP-800 UZ
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Olympus SP-800 UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-01-05 2010-02-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 1000
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 143
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 12 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 0.5 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325 gr (0.72 pounds) 455 gr (1.00 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 195 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $299 $270