Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was brought out 2 years later than the SP-810 UZ and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX600 HS scores vs the SP-810 UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Olympus SP-810 UZ. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX600 HS provides exterior measurements 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-810 UZ has sizing of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX600 HS versus the SP-810 UZ.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and SP-810 UZ is 93 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and SP-810 UZ.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX600 HS to offer you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher SX600 HS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.