Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX610 HS versus Olympus SP-800 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and SP-800 UZ (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was unveiled 4 years after the SP-800 UZ which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX610 HS scores against the SP-800 UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Olympus SP-800 UZ. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX610 HS enjoys outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Olympus SP-800 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Check the Canon SX610 HS versus Olympus SP-800 UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX610 HS and the SP-800 UZ.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and SP-800 UZ is 93 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX610 HS and SP-800 UZ.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX610 HS to give you more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer SX610 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.