Canon SX50 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon SX50 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was launched 18 months after the SP-810 UZ which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX50 HS grades versus the SP-810 UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Olympus SP-810 UZ. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX50 HS provides exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Olympus SP-810 UZ has measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX50 HS versus the SP-810 UZ.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and SP-810 UZ is 65 and 78 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX50 HS and SP-810 UZ.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus SP-810 UZ to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer SX50 HS provides an advantage in sensor technology.