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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
86 Imaging
37 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ 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
  • Launched May 2012
  • Superseded the Canon SX130 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX160 IS
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
Photography Glossary

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX150 IS and Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was unveiled 3 months earlier than the SP-820UZ and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX150 IS grades against the SP-820UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Olympus SP-820UZ

					

					

						
 SX150 IS SP-820UZ 
Focus manually  More accurate focus
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Canon SX150 IS

					

					

						
 SP-820UZ SX150 IS 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Olympus SP-820UZ

					

					

						
 SX150 IS SP-820UZ 
ReleasedMay 2012August 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display  Neither provides Touch display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX150 IS provides exterior measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Olympus SP-820UZ has dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX150 IS and Olympus SP-820UZ in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX150 IS and the SP-820UZ.
Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and SP-820UZ is 86 and 69 respectively.
Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Quite often, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The pic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and SP-820UZ.
Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you need to take the age  of the cameras into account.

						Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography information
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography information
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 focusing manually
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 has face detection autofocus
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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 decent megapixels (14MP)
 supports face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Street photography features
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography features
59
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (306g)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
37
 screen is fixed
 does not have image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 heavier than competitors in class (485 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Sports photography details
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography details
39
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery (130 per charge)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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 incredible zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography advice
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 lighter than competition in class (306g)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 great zoom (336mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 bad battery (130 per charge)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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 decent megapixels (14MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (22mm)
 long zoom (896mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competitors in class (485 grams)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography info
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography info
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 focusing manually
 pretty wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 bad battery (130 shots)
 lack of Timelapse mode
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 reasonably wide (22mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 manual exposure not available
 does not have image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Vlogging information
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging information
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (306g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of external microphone support
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 reasonably wide (22mm)
 supports face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 does not have image stabilization
 no external mic socket
 heavier than competitors in class (485g)
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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISOlympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-05-14 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  3:2 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 15.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 306 grams (0.67 lb) 485 grams (1.07 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 130 pictures -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $249 $299