Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Here, we are comparing the Canon SX610 HS versus Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and SP-820UZ (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was brought out 2 years after the SP-820UZ which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX610 HS matches up against the SP-820UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX610 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Olympus SP-820UZ has proportions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX610 HS against the SP-820UZ.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and SP-820UZ is 93 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and SP-820UZ.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX610 HS to produce greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent SX610 HS will have a benefit in sensor technology.