Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ
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![Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX520-HS/Canon-SX520-HS-front.jpg)
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37 Features
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Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1008mm (F3.4-6.0) lens
- 441g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
- Announced July 2014
- Older Model is Canon SX510 HS
- Later Model is Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
- 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
- Introduced July 2011
- Succeeded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The SX520 HS was launched 3 years later than the SP-810 UZ and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX520 HS scores vs the SP-810 UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Olympus SP-810 UZ. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Olympus SP-810 UZ
SX520 HS | SP-810 UZ | |||
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Introduced | July 2014 | ![]() | July 2011 | More recent by 37 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Canon SX520 HS
SP-810 UZ | SX520 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Olympus SP-810 UZ
SX520 HS | SP-810 UZ | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX520 HS enjoys external measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-810 UZ has specifications of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX520 HS versus the SP-810 UZ.
![Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ size comparison Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX520-HS-vs-Olympus-SP-810-UZ-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and SP-810 UZ is 69 and 78 respectively.
![Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ top view buttons comparison Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX520-HS-vs-Olympus-SP-810-UZ-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and SP-810 UZ.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX520 HS to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX520 HS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
![Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ sensor size comparison Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX520-HS-vs-Olympus-SP-810-UZ-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX520-HS-vs-Olympus-SP-810-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 SX520 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Olympus SP-810 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Olympus SP-810 UZ |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2014-07-29 | 2011-07-27 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4+ | 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 | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 24-864mm (36.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-6.0 | f/2.9-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 1/4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1200s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | 0.7 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m | 6.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 441 gr (0.97 pounds) | 413 gr (0.91 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $219 | $280 |