Canon SX540 HS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX540 HS versus Olympus SP-800 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and SP-800 UZ (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was brought out 6 years after the SP-800 UZ which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX540 HS matches up against the SP-800 UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Olympus SP-800 UZ. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX540 HS has got external measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Olympus SP-800 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX540 HS vs the SP-800 UZ.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and SP-800 UZ is 69 and 69 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX540 HS and SP-800 UZ.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX540 HS to provide you with more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The newer SX540 HS provides an advantage in sensor tech.