Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SX10 IS versus Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was manufactured 4 years before the SP-620 UZ which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX10 IS matches up vs the SP-620 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Olympus SP-620 UZ. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX10 IS offers exterior measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Olympus SP-620 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX10 IS versus Olympus SP-620 UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX10 IS versus the SP-620 UZ.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and SP-620 UZ is 65 and 78 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and SP-620 UZ.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-620 UZ to give more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.