Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Below is a in-depth review of the Canon SX520 HS versus Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was introduced 2 years later than the SP-620 UZ and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX520 HS matches up against the SP-620 UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Olympus SP-620 UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX520 HS has physical measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Olympus SP-620 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX520 HS versus Olympus SP-620 UZ in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX520 HS versus the SP-620 UZ.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and SP-620 UZ is 69 and 78 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and SP-620 UZ.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images but you may want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher SX520 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.