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Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
69 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
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Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.4-6.0) lens
  • 441g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2014
  • Old Model is Canon SX510 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX530 HS
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-820UZ
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Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX520 HS versus Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was announced 24 months later than the SP-820UZ which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX520 HS grades vs the SP-820UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Olympus SP-820UZ

          

          

            
 SX520 HS SP-820UZ 
AnnouncedJuly 2014August 2012More recent by 24 months
Focus manually  More precise focus
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Canon SX520 HS

          

          

            
 SP-820UZ SX520 HS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Olympus SP-820UZ

          

          

            
 SX520 HS SP-820UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither provides Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX520 HS provides external dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst 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).
See the Canon SX520 HS versus Olympus SP-820UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX520 HS vs the SP-820UZ.
Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and SP-820UZ is 69 and 69 respectively.
Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and SP-820UZ.
Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX520 HS to provide more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX520 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

            Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX520 HS Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography highlights
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 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 provides face detect autofocus
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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 megapixel count good (14MP)
 includes face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX520 HS Street photography details
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography details
46
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
37
 screen is fixed
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 more heavy than others in class (485 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX520 HS Sports photography features
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography features
45
 amazing zoom range (24-1008mm  42.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 bad battery (210 shots)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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 amazing zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX520 HS Travel photography highlights
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography highlights
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 megapixel count good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (1008mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 bad battery (210 CIPA)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
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 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (22mm)
 long zoom (896mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 more heavy than others in class (485 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX520 HS Landscape photography details
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography details
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 has manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 bad battery (210 per charge)
 no Timelapse recording
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 relatively wide (22mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 no manual exposure
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX520 HS Vlogging information
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging information
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no microphone jack
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 relatively wide (22mm)
 includes face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 missing microphone jack
 more heavy than others in class (485g)
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Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSOlympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-07-29 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.0 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.50 m 15.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 441 gr (0.97 lbs) 485 gr (1.07 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $219 $299