Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Below is a in depth review of the Canon SX420 IS versus Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and SP-820UZ (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was brought out 3 years later than the SP-820UZ and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX420 IS scores against the SP-820UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS & Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX420 IS Gallery & Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX420 IS has got exterior dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-820UZ has measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX420 IS vs the SP-820UZ.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and SP-820UZ is 80 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX420 IS and SP-820UZ.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX420 IS to resolve extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX420 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.