Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Here is a complete comparison of the Canon SX500 IS and Olympus SP-610UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was introduced 20 months later than the SP-610UZ which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX500 IS grades against the SP-610UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS & Olympus SP-610UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX500 IS Gallery & Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX500 IS comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-610UZ has measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX500 IS and Olympus SP-610UZ in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX500 IS and the SP-610UZ.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and SP-610UZ is 80 and 79 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX500 IS and SP-610UZ.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX500 IS to resolve greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX500 IS should have an advantage in sensor tech.