Canon SX50 HS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX50 HS and Olympus SP-800 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was launched 2 years after the SP-800 UZ which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX50 HS grades versus the SP-800 UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Olympus SP-800 UZ. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX50 HS features external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Olympus SP-800 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX50 HS and Olympus SP-800 UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX50 HS vs the SP-800 UZ.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and SP-800 UZ is 65 and 69 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX50 HS and SP-800 UZ.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-800 UZ to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX50 HS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.