Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Below is a detailed review of the Canon SX1 IS versus Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was launched 3 years prior to the SP-620 UZ and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX1 IS matches up against the SP-620 UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Olympus SP-620 UZ. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX1 IS has got outside dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Olympus SP-620 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX1 IS versus Olympus SP-620 UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX1 IS and the SP-620 UZ.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and SP-620 UZ is 64 and 78 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX1 IS and SP-620 UZ.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-620 UZ to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older SX1 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.