Canon SX60 HS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Below, we are analyzing the Canon SX60 HS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was revealed 4 years later than the SP-800 UZ and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX60 HS scores versus the SP-800 UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Olympus SP-800 UZ. The full galleries are available at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX60 HS comes with outer dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-800 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX60 HS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX60 HS vs the SP-800 UZ.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and SP-800 UZ is 61 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The graphic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX60 HS and SP-800 UZ.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX60 HS to show greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern SX60 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.