Canon SX540 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX540 HS and Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and SP-820UZ (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was unveiled 3 years after the SP-820UZ which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX540 HS matches up versus the SP-820UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX540 HS has got exterior measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Olympus SP-820UZ has specifications of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX540 HS and Olympus SP-820UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX540 HS compared to the SP-820UZ.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and SP-820UZ is 69 and 69 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX540 HS and SP-820UZ.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX540 HS to give extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent SX540 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.