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Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
64 Imaging
37 Features
42 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Launched September 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon SX20 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX40 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
  • Announced August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SX30 IS and Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was introduced 23 months earlier than the SP-820UZ making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX30 IS scores against the SP-820UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
 SX30 IS SP-820UZ 
Manual focus  Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Canon SX30 IS

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ SX30 IS 
AnnouncedAugust 2012September 2010More recent by 23 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
 SX30 IS SP-820UZ 
Touch display  Neither offers Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX30 IS offers exterior measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-820UZ has dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).
See the Canon SX30 IS and Olympus SP-820UZ in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX30 IS versus the SP-820UZ.
Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and SP-820UZ is 64 and 69 respectively.
Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX30 IS and SP-820UZ.
As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you have to consider the age  of the cameras into account. The older SX30 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX30 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Portrait photography camera
42
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
34
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 supports face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Street photography features
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography features
49
 screen articulates fully
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 heavier than competition (601 grams)
37
 screen is fixed
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 heavier than average in class (485 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography factors
43
 amazing zoom range (24-840mm  35.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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 excellent zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX30 IS
Travel photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
58
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 long zoom (840mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competition (601 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
55
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (22mm)
 long zoom (896mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than average in class (485g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX30 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Landscape photography camera
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 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse mode
35
 pretty wide (22mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 no manual mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX30 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Vlogging camera
50
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have mic port
 heavier than competition (601 grams)
25
 pretty wide (22mm)
 supports face detection focusing
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 does not have external mic jack
 heavier than average in class (485 grams)
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Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISOlympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-09-14 2012-08-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 6.80 m 15.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 601g (1.32 pounds) 485g (1.07 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 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 model NB-7L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $400 $299