Canon SX50 HS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ
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![Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX50-HS/Canon-SX50-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX50 HS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 595g - 123 x 87 x 106mm
- Introduced January 2013
- Older Model is Canon SX40 HS
- Refreshed by Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
- Released January 2012
- Old Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Canon SX50 HS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview
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.
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Canon SX50 HS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
SX50 HS | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 13 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Canon SX50 HS
SP-620 UZ | SX50 HS | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Olympus SP-620 UZ
SX50 HS | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon SX50 HS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Canon SX50 HS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison Canon SX50 HS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX50-HS-vs-Olympus-SP-620-UZ-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX50 HS and SP-620 UZ is 65 and 78 respectively.
![Canon SX50 HS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison Canon SX50 HS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX50-HS-vs-Olympus-SP-620-UZ-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX50 HS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison
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.
![Canon SX50 HS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison Canon SX50 HS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX50-HS-vs-Olympus-SP-620-UZ-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX50 HS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX50 HS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX50 HS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX50-HS-vs-Olympus-SP-620-UZ-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX50 HS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS | Olympus SP-620 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX50 HS | Olympus SP-620 UZ |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-01-15 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 25-525mm (21.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.1-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.8 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 202k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 595 gr (1.31 pounds) | 435 gr (0.96 pounds) |
Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") | 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 47 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 179 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 315 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-10L | 4 x AA |
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 |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $429 | $199 |