Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX130 IS versus Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was unveiled 16 months prior to the SP-620 UZ making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX130 IS scores against the SP-620 UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Olympus SP-620 UZ. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX130 IS enjoys physical measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Olympus SP-620 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Check the Canon SX130 IS versus Olympus SP-620 UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX130 IS against the SP-620 UZ.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and SP-620 UZ is 85 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The graphic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and SP-620 UZ.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-620 UZ to offer extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older SX130 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.