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Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
81 Imaging
39 Features
31 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
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Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Revealed July 2014
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX400 IS was introduced 24 months later than the SP-820UZ which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX400 IS matches up versus the SP-820UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Olympus SP-820UZ

          

          

            
 SX400 IS SP-820UZ 
LaunchedJuly 2014August 2012Fresher by 24 months
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Canon SX400 IS

          

          

            
 SP-820UZ SX400 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Olympus SP-820UZ

          

          

            
 SX400 IS SP-820UZ 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither features Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX400 IS enjoys external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Olympus SP-820UZ has measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX400 IS against the SP-820UZ.
Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and SP-820UZ is 81 and 69 respectively.
Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and SP-820UZ.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX400 IS to offer you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern SX400 IS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

            Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography details
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography details
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 MP count good (16MP)
 provides face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 has face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX400 IS
Street photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
51
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
37
 no moving screen
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 heavier than competition in class (485 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX400 IS Sports photography details
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography details
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 long zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (190 CIPA)
 has no phase detect auto focus
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 great zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 max fps low (2.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX400 IS
Travel photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
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 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (24mm)
 long reach (720mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 not so great battery (190 per charge)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
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 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (22mm)
 long reach (896mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 heavier than competition in class (485 grams)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography factors
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 decently wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 no manual exposure
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 not so great battery (190 CIPA)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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 quite wide (22mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 manual exposure not available
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX400 IS Vlogging info
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging info
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 decently wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focus
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of external mic socket
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 quite wide (22mm)
 has face detection focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 lack of external mic socket
 heavier than competition in class (485 grams)
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Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISOlympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-07-29 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m 15.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 313g (0.69 pounds) 485g (1.07 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 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 190 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH -
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 SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $229 $299