Canon SX530 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ

The following is a thorough overview of the Canon SX530 HS versus Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was announced 2 years after the SP-820UZ which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX530 HS scores versus the SP-820UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX530 HS comes with external measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Olympus SP-820UZ has sizing of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX530 HS versus Olympus SP-820UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX530 HS and the SP-820UZ.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX530 HS and SP-820UZ is 69 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX530 HS and SP-820UZ.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX530 HS to resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger SX530 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.