Canon SX540 HS vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon SX540 HS vs Olympus SP-600 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and SP-600 UZ (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was launched 6 years later than the SP-600 UZ and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX540 HS scores vs the SP-600 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Olympus SP-600 UZ. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX540 HS features external dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Olympus SP-600 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX540 HS versus the SP-600 UZ.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and SP-600 UZ is 69 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX540 HS and SP-600 UZ.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX540 HS to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger SX540 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.