Canon SX20 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon SX20 IS versus Olympus SP-610UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was revealed 6 months earlier than the SP-610UZ so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX20 IS scores vs the SP-610UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS & Olympus SP-610UZ. The full galleries are available at Canon SX20 IS Gallery & Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX20 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-610UZ has dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX20 IS versus Olympus SP-610UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX20 IS against the SP-610UZ.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and SP-610UZ is 65 and 79 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The picture below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX20 IS and SP-610UZ.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-610UZ to resolve extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively.