Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Following is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX710 HS versus Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and SP-810 UZ (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was revealed 3 years after the SP-810 UZ which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX710 HS matches up against the SP-810 UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Olympus SP-810 UZ. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX710 HS comes with outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Olympus SP-810 UZ has measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX710 HS versus the SP-810 UZ.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and SP-810 UZ is 89 and 78 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and SP-810 UZ.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX710 HS to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent SX710 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.