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Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
64 Imaging
35 Features
50 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

Canon SX40 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 600g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX30 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX50 HS
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was released 3 months before the SP-620 UZ which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX40 HS scores vs the SP-620 UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

		

		

			
 SX40 HS SP-620 UZ 
Manually focus  Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Canon SX40 HS

		

		

			
 SP-620 UZ SX40 HS 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Olympus SP-620 UZ

		

		

			
 SX40 HS SP-620 UZ 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011January 2012Same age
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Touch screen  Lack of Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX40 HS has got external dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 600 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") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX40 HS and the SP-620 UZ.
Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and SP-620 UZ is 64 and 78 respectively.
Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX40 HS and SP-620 UZ.
As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus SP-620 UZ to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively.
	
			Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX40 HS as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
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 manual focus
 high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
 supports face detection focusing
 low megapixels (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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 good  resolution (16MP)
 features face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Street photography features
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography features
49
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Optical)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 heavier than competition in class (600 grams)
50
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Sports photography details
Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography details
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 excellent zoom range (24-840mm  35.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 great battery pack (380 CIPA)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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 great zoom range (25-525mm  21.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX40 HS
Travel photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
54
 great battery pack (380 CIPA)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly display
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great reach (840mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition in class (600 grams)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 very long reach (525mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX40 HS
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
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 manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 great battery pack (380 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 missing Time Lapse recording
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX40 HS
Vlogging with Olympus SP-620 UZ
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly display
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
 missing external mic socket
 heavier than competition in class (600g)
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect focus
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have microphone support
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Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSOlympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Olympus SP-620 UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-09-15 2012-01-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech PureColor II VA TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 600 gr (1.32 lbs) 435 gr (0.96 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
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