Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SX420 IS versus Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and SP-810 UZ (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was unveiled 4 years after the SP-810 UZ which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX420 IS grades vs the SP-810 UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS & Olympus SP-810 UZ. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX420 IS Gallery & Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX420 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Olympus SP-810 UZ has dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX420 IS versus Olympus SP-810 UZ in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX420 IS compared to the SP-810 UZ.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and SP-810 UZ is 80 and 78 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX420 IS and SP-810 UZ.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX420 IS to result in more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer SX420 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.