Canon S100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Canon S100 and Olympus SP-620 UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the S100 (12MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the S100 (1/1.7") and SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The S100 was announced within a month of the SP-620 UZ which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S100 matches up vs the SP-620 UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S100 and Olympus SP-620 UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon S100 Gallery and Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon S100 features outside measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 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).

Take a look at the Canon S100 and Olympus SP-620 UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S100 vs the SP-620 UZ.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S100 and SP-620 UZ is 93 and 78 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S100 and SP-620 UZ.

As you can see, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S100 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus SP-620 UZ will result in more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.