Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon SX500 IS versus Olympus SP-800 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was announced 2 years after the SP-800 UZ which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX500 IS scores against the SP-800 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS & Olympus SP-800 UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX500 IS Gallery & Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX500 IS offers external measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Olympus SP-800 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX500 IS and the SP-800 UZ.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and SP-800 UZ is 80 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and SP-800 UZ.

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 give more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX500 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.