Canon A800 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Canon A800 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
- Announced January 2012
- Old Model is Olympus SP-610UZ

Canon A800 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview
In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon A800 versus Olympus SP-620 UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A800 was brought out 12 months prior to the SP-620 UZ so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the A800 grades vs the SP-620 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A800 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A800 & Olympus SP-620 UZ. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A800 Gallery & Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
A800 | SP-620 UZ |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Canon A800
SP-620 UZ | A800 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 12 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A800 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
A800 | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Canon A800 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A800 comes with exterior dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Olympus SP-620 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A800 versus Olympus SP-620 UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the A800 compared to the SP-620 UZ.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A800 and SP-620 UZ is 93 and 78 respectively.

Canon A800 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A800 and SP-620 UZ.
As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-620 UZ to deliver greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged A800 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A800 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A800 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications
Canon PowerShot A800 | Olympus SP-620 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A800 | Olympus SP-620 UZ |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 3 | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 25-525mm (21.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.1-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 115 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, 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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 186 grams (0.41 lbs) | 435 grams (0.96 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 300 photos | - |
Battery format | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $90 | $199 |