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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Older Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX160 IS
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-610UZ
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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX150 IS versus Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was announced 5 months after the SP-620 UZ and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX150 IS matches up against the SP-620 UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 SX150 IS SP-620 UZ 
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Canon SX150 IS

 SP-620 UZ SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 SX150 IS SP-620 UZ 
RevealedMay 2012January 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX150 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 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).

Look at the Canon SX150 IS versus Olympus SP-620 UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX150 IS vs the SP-620 UZ.

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and SP-620 UZ is 86 and 78 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and SP-620 UZ.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-620 UZ to offer you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography details
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography details
42
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography factors
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography factors
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (306g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (130 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
48
incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography features
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography features
64
lighter than competitors in class (306 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (130 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
61
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (525mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography factors
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography factors
46
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery power (130 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging features
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging features
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (306g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
28
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISOlympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Olympus SP-620 UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-05-14 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 1 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306 grams (0.67 pounds) 435 grams (0.96 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 130 photographs -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $249 $199