Canon 1D X III vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

The following is a in depth assessment of the Canon 1D X III and Olympus SP-620 UZ, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the 1D X III (20MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the 1D X III (Full frame) and SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1D X III was manufactured 8 years after the SP-620 UZ which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1D X III being a Large SLR camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 1D X III matches up against the SP-620 UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1D X Mark III and Olympus SP-620 UZ. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 1D X III Gallery and Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D X III comes with exterior measurements of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 1440 grams (3.17 lbs) and the Olympus SP-620 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Check the Canon 1D X III and Olympus SP-620 UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the 1D X III and the SP-620 UZ.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 1D X III and SP-620 UZ is 50 and 78 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D X III and SP-620 UZ.

All in all, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1D X III because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Canon 1D X III will offer greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger 1D X III will have a benefit in sensor technology.