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Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
64 Imaging
35 Features
50 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

Canon SX40 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 600g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Older Model is Canon SX30 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX50 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
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

The following is a complete review of the Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was launched 11 months earlier than the SP-820UZ which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX40 HS scores vs the SP-820UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
 SX40 HS SP-820UZ 
Focus manually  More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Canon SX40 HS

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ SX40 HS 
AnnouncedAugust 2012September 2011Newer by 11 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
 SX40 HS SP-820UZ 
Touch friendly display  Neither offers Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX40 HS offers external measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst 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).
Analyze the Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX40 HS vs the SP-820UZ.
Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and SP-820UZ is 64 and 69 respectively.
Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX40 HS and SP-820UZ.
As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-820UZ to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged SX40 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
	
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Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography highlights
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 you can focus manually
 flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
 features face detect focusing
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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 MP count decent (14MP)
 comes with face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 can't use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Street photography advice
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography advice
49
 screen articulates fully
 image stabilization (Optical)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 more heavy than others in class (600 grams)
37
 screen does not articulate
 does not have image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 heavier than competitors (485g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography factors
42
 incredible zoom range (24-840mm  35.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 great battery pack (380 shots)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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 amazing zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 does not have image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Travel photography features
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography features
54
 great battery pack (380 per charge)
 has built in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 really wide (24mm)
 great reach (840mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 more heavy than others in class (600 grams)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 slow max aperture (f2.7)
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 MP count decent (14MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (22mm)
 great reach (896mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competitors (485g)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Landscape photography factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography factors
38
 you can focus manually
 really wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 great battery pack (380 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.7)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 missing Timelapse mode
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 pretty wide (22mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 manual mode not available
 does not have image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Vlogging info
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging info
57
 really wide (24mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow max aperture (f2.7)
 missing microphone jack
 more heavy than others in class (600 grams)
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 pretty wide (22mm)
 comes with face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 does not have image stabilization
 missing external mic socket
 heavier than competitors (485g)
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Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSOlympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-09-15 2012-08-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology PureColor II VA TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m 15.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 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 MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 600g (1.32 lb) 485g (1.07 lb)
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 Overall 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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $330 $299