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Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
44 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon SX230 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX260 HS
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
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-820UZ
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Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was launched 6 months before the SP-820UZ and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX240 HS scores vs the SP-820UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
 SX240 HS SP-820UZ 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Canon SX240 HS

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ SX240 HS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
 SX240 HS SP-820UZ 
ReleasedFebruary 2012August 2012Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither offers Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS offers physical measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Olympus SP-820UZ has specifications of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX240 HS and the SP-820UZ.
Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and SP-820UZ is 91 and 69 respectively.
Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The pic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and SP-820UZ.
All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-820UZ to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively.
	
			Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography features
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 focusing manually
 supports face detection autofocus
 MP count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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 good  resolution (14MP)
 supports face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX240 HS as a Street photography camera
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Street photography camera
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (224 grams)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
37
 fixed screen
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 heavier than others in class (485 grams)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX240 HS
Sports photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
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 long zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery (230 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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 long zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX240 HS as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than others (224g)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 long zoom (500mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 low battery (230 CIPA)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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 good  resolution (14MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (22mm)
 long zoom (896mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 heavier than others in class (485g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX240 HS as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Landscape photography camera
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 focusing manually
 fairly wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 MP count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 low battery (230 per charge)
 missing Timelapse recording
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 decently wide (22mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 lack of manual mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX240 HS Vlogging details
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging details
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection autofocus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others (224 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 missing external microphone socket
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 decently wide (22mm)
 supports face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 doesn't have external mic support
 heavier than others in class (485g)
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Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSOlympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-07 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 15.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 224 gr (0.49 pounds) 485 gr (1.07 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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 life 230 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $299