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Canon A810 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon A810 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Canon A810 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Canon A810 versus Olympus SP-620 UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A810 was introduced very close to the SP-620 UZ which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A810 scores vs the SP-620 UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 A810 SP-620 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Canon A810

 SP-620 UZ A810 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A810 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 A810 SP-620 UZ 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2012Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon A810 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A810 enjoys external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Olympus SP-620 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the A810 versus the SP-620 UZ.

Canon A810 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A810 and SP-620 UZ is 93 and 78 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A810 and SP-620 UZ.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you may want to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Canon A810 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 Street photography information
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 Sports photography information
Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 Travel photography information
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography information
64
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
61
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (525mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography highlights
38
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
41
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A810
Vlogging with Olympus SP-620 UZ
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
27
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Canon A810 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Canon PowerShot A810Olympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A810 Olympus SP-620 UZ
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-07 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 171g (0.38 lbs) 435g (0.96 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9")
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 -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $99 $199