Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

The following is a detailed overview of the Canon SX510 HS versus Olympus SP-800 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was revealed 3 years after the SP-800 UZ which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX510 HS scores against the SP-800 UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Olympus SP-800 UZ. The full galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX510 HS has got external dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst 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).

Compare the Canon SX510 HS versus Olympus SP-800 UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX510 HS against the SP-800 UZ.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and SP-800 UZ is 80 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and SP-800 UZ.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-800 UZ to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The younger SX510 HS provides an advantage in sensor technology.