Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was brought out 3 years later than the SP-800 UZ and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX600 HS matches up vs the SP-800 UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Olympus SP-800 UZ. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX600 HS has outer dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-800 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX600 HS against the SP-800 UZ.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and SP-800 UZ is 93 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and SP-800 UZ.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX600 HS to give more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX600 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.