Canon SX50 HS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX50 HS versus Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was introduced 13 months after the SP-620 UZ which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX50 HS matches up versus the SP-620 UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Olympus SP-620 UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX50 HS provides external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Olympus SP-620 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX50 HS versus Olympus SP-620 UZ in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX50 HS compared to the SP-620 UZ.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX50 HS and SP-620 UZ is 65 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX50 HS and SP-620 UZ.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SP-620 UZ to render extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger SX50 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.