Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Here is a extended overview of the Canon SX600 HS and Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was brought out 17 months later than the SP-820UZ which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX600 HS scores vs the SP-820UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX600 HS comes with exterior measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-820UZ has measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX600 HS and Olympus SP-820UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX600 HS vs the SP-820UZ.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and SP-820UZ is 93 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The graphic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and SP-820UZ.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SX600 HS to give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent SX600 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.