Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SP-610UZ
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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
- 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
- Released May 2016
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
- 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
- Launched January 2011
- Replaced the Olympus SP-600 UZ
- Refreshed by Olympus SP-620 UZ

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview
Below is a in-depth review of the Canon SX620 HS and Olympus SP-610UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and SP-610UZ (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX620 HS was announced 5 years later than the SP-610UZ and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX620 HS grades against the SP-610UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS & Olympus SP-610UZ. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX620 HS Gallery & Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Olympus SP-610UZ
SX620 HS | SP-610UZ | |||
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Launched | May 2016 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 66 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Canon SX620 HS
SP-610UZ | SX620 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Olympus SP-610UZ
SX620 HS | SP-610UZ | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX620 HS provides external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-610UZ has specifications of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX620 HS and Olympus SP-610UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX620 HS versus the SP-610UZ.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and SP-610UZ is 93 and 79 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX620 HS and SP-610UZ.
Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX620 HS to show extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The younger SX620 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Olympus SP-610UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Olympus SP-610UZ |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2016-05-10 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4+ | TruePic III |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-625mm (25.0x) | 28-616mm (22.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.6 | f/3.3-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 922k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.5 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 6.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 182 gr (0.40 pounds) | 405 gr (0.89 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 295 images | 340 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $279 | $299 |