Canon A1300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ
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Canon A1300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Launched February 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
- Revealed August 2012
- Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ
- Later Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Below is a detailed review of the Canon A1300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe A1300 was announced 6 months before the SP-820UZ and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A1300 matches up versus the SP-820UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
| A1300 | SP-820UZ |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Canon A1300
| SP-820UZ | A1300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1300 and Olympus SP-820UZ
| A1300 | SP-820UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2012 |  | August 2012 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Canon A1300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A1300 comes with outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-820UZ has specifications of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the A1300 against the SP-820UZ.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and SP-820UZ is 93 and 69 respectively.
Canon A1300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A1300 and SP-820UZ.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon A1300 to produce extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively.
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Canon A1300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1300 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A1300 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2012-02-07 | 2012-08-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 22-896mm (40.7x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.4-5.7 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 15.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 174 grams (0.38 lbs) | 485 grams (1.07 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 shots | - |
| Type of battery | AA | - |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $119 | $299 |