Canon SX540 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Following is a in-depth review of the Canon SX540 HS versus Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and SP-810 UZ (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was brought out 4 years after the SP-810 UZ which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX540 HS scores vs the SP-810 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Olympus SP-810 UZ. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX540 HS provides outside dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-810 UZ has proportions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX540 HS versus Olympus SP-810 UZ in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX540 HS versus the SP-810 UZ.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and SP-810 UZ is 69 and 78 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX540 HS and SP-810 UZ.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SX540 HS to show more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher SX540 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.