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Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
47
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(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
  • Announced January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX600 HS
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-820UZ
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Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 SX610 HS SP-820UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2015August 2012More modern by 29 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Canon SX610 HS

 SP-820UZ SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Olympus SP-820UZ

 SX610 HS SP-820UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

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).

Check the Canon SX610 HS versus Olympus SP-820UZ in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

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

Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX610 HS
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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MP count good (14MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography information
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography information
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (191g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others (485g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (2.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
33
long zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
MP count good (14MP)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Travel photography info
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography info
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lighter than others (191 grams)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (270 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
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MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (22mm)
very long reach (896mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (485 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography details
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography details
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has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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relatively wide (22mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging highlights
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging highlights
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decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (191g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
25
relatively wide (22mm)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than others (485g)
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Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSOlympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-06 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Max aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.5fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 15.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 191 gr (0.42 lb) 485 gr (1.07 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $214 $299