Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was manufactured 13 months after the SP-820UZ which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX510 HS scores against the SP-820UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX510 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Olympus SP-820UZ has dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX510 HS versus the SP-820UZ.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and SP-820UZ is 80 and 69 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and SP-820UZ.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus SP-820UZ to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher SX510 HS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.