Canon D20 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon D20 vs Olympus SP-610UZ, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D20 was announced 2 years later than the SP-610UZ and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the D20 grades vs the SP-610UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot D20 & Olympus SP-610UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon D20 Gallery & Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon D20 provides exterior dimensions of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Olympus SP-610UZ has sizing of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the D20 vs the SP-610UZ.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D20 and SP-610UZ is 91 and 79 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D20 and SP-610UZ.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SP-610UZ to provide greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer D20 provides an advantage in sensor technology.