Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus SZ-15
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Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus SZ-15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
- 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
- Launched January 2015
- Older Model is Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Revealed June 2013
Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus SZ-15 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus SZ-15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and SZ-15 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe SX610 HS was brought out 19 months after the SZ-15 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX610 HS matches up versus the SZ-15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus SZ-15 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Olympus SZ-15. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Olympus SZ-15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Olympus SZ-15
SX610 HS | SZ-15 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | June 2013 | More modern by 19 months | |
Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Canon SX610 HS
SZ-15 | SX610 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Olympus SZ-15
SX610 HS | SZ-15 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX610 HS has got outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-15 has proportions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus SZ-15 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX610 HS against the SZ-15.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and SZ-15 is 93 and 88 respectively.
Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and SZ-15.
Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX610 HS to give you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent SX610 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | Olympus SZ-15 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | Olympus SZ-15 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2015-01-06 | 2013-06-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.8-6.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 922k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.5 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 191g (0.42 pounds) | 250g (0.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $214 | $200 |