Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and SP-800 UZ (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was manufactured 8 years after the SP-800 UZ which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX70 HS scores vs the SP-800 UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS & Olympus SP-800 UZ. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX70 HS Gallery & Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX70 HS features external measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-800 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX70 HS and the SP-800 UZ.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and SP-800 UZ is 63 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and SP-800 UZ.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX70 HS to produce extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX70 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.