Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX260 HS and Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was introduced 5 months after the SP-620 UZ which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX260 HS scores versus the SP-620 UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Olympus SP-620 UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS offers exterior measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Olympus SP-620 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX260 HS and Olympus SP-620 UZ in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX260 HS against the SP-620 UZ.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and SP-620 UZ is 91 and 78 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and SP-620 UZ.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus SP-620 UZ to deliver greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.