Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was launched 4 years later than the SP-800 UZ and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX520 HS scores against the SP-800 UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Olympus SP-800 UZ. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX520 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-800 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX520 HS against the SP-800 UZ.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and SP-800 UZ is 69 and 69 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and SP-800 UZ.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX520 HS to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher SX520 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.