Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and SP-810 UZ (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was launched 4 years later than the SP-810 UZ and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX720 HS matches up against the SP-810 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Olympus SP-810 UZ. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX720 HS comes with external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Olympus SP-810 UZ has proportions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX720 HS compared to the SP-810 UZ.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and SP-810 UZ is 89 and 78 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and SP-810 UZ.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX720 HS to render extra detail utilizing its extra 6.3MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer SX720 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.