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Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Portability
80 Imaging
40 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
Portability
78 Imaging
37 Features
34 Overall
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Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Newer Model is Canon SX510 HS
Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Overview

Following is a extended review of the Canon SX500 IS and Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was announced 14 months after the SP-810 UZ making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX500 IS scores versus the SP-810 UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

		

		

			
 SX500 IS SP-810 UZ 
LaunchedAugust 2012July 2011More modern by 14 months
Manual focus  Dial precise focus
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Canon SX500 IS

		

		

			
 SP-810 UZ SX500 IS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Olympus SP-810 UZ

		

		

			
 SX500 IS SP-810 UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch display  No Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX500 IS features exterior dimensions 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-810 UZ has sizing of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX500 IS and Olympus SP-810 UZ in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX500 IS against the SP-810 UZ.
Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and SP-810 UZ is 80 and 78 respectively.
Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX500 IS and SP-810 UZ.
As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX500 IS to offer you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger SX500 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography features
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 you can focus manually
 high flash sync (1/1,600 seconds)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 features face detect autofocus
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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 megapixel count good (14MP)
 includes face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Street photography highlights
Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography highlights
51
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
50
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX500 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Sports photography camera
45
 incredible zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (195 per charge)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
40
 incredible zoom range (24-864mm  36.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
 max fps very slow (0.7 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Travel photography information
Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography information
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 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 long zoom (720mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 bad battery pack (195 per charge)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
61
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (24mm)
 long zoom (864mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
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 you can focus manually
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 bad battery pack (195 per charge)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
40
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 no manual control
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 missing Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Vlogging information
Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging information
28
 rather wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have mic jack
27
 decently wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection focus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external microphone support
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Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Olympus SP-810 UZ
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISOlympus SP-810 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Olympus SP-810 UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-08-21 2011-07-27
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-864mm (36.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.9-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 1/4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 0.7 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 5.00 m 6.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/1600 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 341 grams (0.75 lb) 413 grams (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 195 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $299 $280