Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was revealed 2 years after the SP-810 UZ which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the SX510 HS scores vs the SP-810 UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Olympus SP-810 UZ. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX510 HS has outer measurements 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-810 UZ has proportions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX510 HS compared to the SP-810 UZ.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and SP-810 UZ is 80 and 78 respectively.

Often, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and SP-810 UZ.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus SP-810 UZ to provide extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher SX510 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.