Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

The following is a complete assessment of the Canon SX30 IS versus Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was launched 16 months earlier than the SP-620 UZ making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX30 IS grades versus the SP-620 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS & Olympus SP-620 UZ. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX30 IS Gallery & Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX30 IS offers outer dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Olympus SP-620 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX30 IS versus Olympus SP-620 UZ in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX30 IS against the SP-620 UZ.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and SP-620 UZ is 64 and 78 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX30 IS and SP-620 UZ.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-620 UZ to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SX30 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.