Canon SX60 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX60 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was revealed 2 years after the SP-820UZ which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX60 HS matches up vs the SP-820UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX60 HS comes with outer measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Olympus SP-820UZ has specifications of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX60 HS versus the SP-820UZ.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX60 HS and SP-820UZ is 61 and 69 respectively.

Usually, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX60 HS and SP-820UZ.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX60 HS to offer greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger SX60 HS should have an advantage in sensor technology.