Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX70 HS versus Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and SP-810 UZ (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was manufactured 7 years after the SP-810 UZ which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX70 HS scores against the SP-810 UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS & Olympus SP-810 UZ. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX70 HS Gallery & Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX70 HS provides exterior dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-810 UZ has proportions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX70 HS versus Olympus SP-810 UZ in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX70 HS versus the SP-810 UZ.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and SP-810 UZ is 63 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and SP-810 UZ.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX70 HS to result in more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX70 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.