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Canon A800 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A800 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon A800 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

Canon A800
(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
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 A800 SP-620 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Canon A800

 SP-620 UZ A800 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A800 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 A800 SP-620 UZ 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon A800 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A800 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A800 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A800 Portrait photography information
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography information
25
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A800 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Street photography camera
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A800
Sports photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
29
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (300 shots)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
48
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A800 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Travel photography camera
55
better than average battery (300 per charge)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A800 Landscape photography details
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography details
26
better than average battery (300 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
41
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A800 Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging factors
24
offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
28
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon A800 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A800 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Canon PowerShot A800Olympus SP-620 UZ
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