Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus SZ-15

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX600 HS and Olympus SZ-15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the SZ-15 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was announced 7 months later than the SZ-15 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX600 HS matches up against the SZ-15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Olympus SZ-15. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Olympus SZ-15 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX600 HS comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-15 has proportions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX600 HS and Olympus SZ-15 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX600 HS vs the SZ-15.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and SZ-15 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The visual below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX600 HS and SZ-15.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher SX600 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.