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Canon SX530 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon SX530 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Previous Model is Canon SX520 HS
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Canon SX530 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 SX530 HS SP-820UZ 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015August 2012Newer by 29 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Canon SX530 HS

 SP-820UZ SX530 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Olympus SP-820UZ

 SX530 HS SP-820UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SX530 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX530 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

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

Canon SX530 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX530 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (485 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography factors
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incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (1.6 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 per charge)
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great zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Travel photography info
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography info
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megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (22mm)
long zoom (896mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (485 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
35
quite wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Vlogging info
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging info
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quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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quite wide (22mm)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition (485 grams)
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Canon SX530 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSOlympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-06 2012-08-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.6fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m 15.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 442 grams (0.97 lb) 485 grams (1.07 lb)
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 All around 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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $379 $299