Canon SX20 IS vs Olympus SP-600 UZ
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Canon SX20 IS vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Launched July 2010
- Previous Model is Canon SX10 IS
- Refreshed by Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Introduced February 2010
- Previous Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
- Refreshed by Olympus SP-610UZ
Canon SX20 IS vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SX20 IS and Olympus SP-600 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe SX20 IS was manufactured 6 months after the SP-600 UZ and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX20 IS grades against the SP-600 UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SX20 IS vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Olympus SP-600 UZ. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
SX20 IS | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Canon SX20 IS
SP-600 UZ | SX20 IS | |||
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Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Olympus SP-600 UZ
SX20 IS | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Introduced | July 2010 | February 2010 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Canon SX20 IS vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX20 IS offers exterior measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-600 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).
See the Canon SX20 IS and Olympus SP-600 UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX20 IS vs the SP-600 UZ.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX20 IS and SP-600 UZ is 65 and 69 respectively.
Canon SX20 IS vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX20 IS and SP-600 UZ.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos however you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration.
Canon SX20 IS vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX20 IS vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Olympus SP-600 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Olympus SP-600 UZ |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-07-06 | 2010-02-02 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 143 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 28-420mm (15.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.5-5.4 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1/2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/500 seconds | - |
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, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 600 grams (1.32 lbs) | 455 grams (1.00 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $500 | $189 |