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Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
80 Imaging
46 Features
34 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

Canon SX420 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Revealed January 2016
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was manufactured 4 years after the SP-620 UZ which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the SX420 IS matches up vs the SP-620 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

		

		

			
 SX420 IS SP-620 UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2012More modern by 49 months
Manually focus  Dial exact focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Canon SX420 IS

		

		

			
 SP-620 UZ SX420 IS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Olympus SP-620 UZ

		

		

			
 SX420 IS SP-620 UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display  Neither offers Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX420 IS offers outside dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-620 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX420 IS versus the SP-620 UZ.
Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and SP-620 UZ is 80 and 78 respectively.
Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The pic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX420 IS and SP-620 UZ.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX420 IS to result in more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX420 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX420 IS Portrait photography info
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography info
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 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 includes face detect focusing
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
34
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 supports face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX420 IS Street photography information
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography information
52
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
50
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX420 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Sports photography camera
41
 amazing zoom range (24-1008mm  42.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 slow continuous shooting (0.5 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (195 shots)
 has no phase detect AF
48
 amazing zoom range (25-525mm  21.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX420 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Travel photography camera
61
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 great reach (1008mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 not so great battery pack (195 CIPA)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
61
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 great reach (525mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX420 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
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 has manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 not so great battery pack (195 CIPA)
 lack of Time Lapse function
41
 rather wide (25mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX420 IS
Vlogging with Olympus SP-620 UZ
29
 decently wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focusing
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of mic socket
28
 rather wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect focus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing microphone jack
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Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISOlympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Olympus SP-620 UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-01-05 2012-01-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD 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 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 0.5 frames per second -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 325 gr (0.72 pounds) 435 gr (0.96 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9")
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 195 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $299 $199