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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(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
Olympus SP-610UZ
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 SX620 HS SP-610UZ 
LaunchedMay 2016January 2011More recent by 66 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Canon SX620 HS

 SP-610UZ SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Olympus SP-610UZ

 SX620 HS SP-610UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography advice
Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography advice
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (182 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography information
Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography information
48
excellent zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
excellent zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography features
Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography features
71
lighter than average in class (182g)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (625mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
61
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (616mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Landscape photography camera
50
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
40
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Vlogging camera
35
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (182g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
26
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSOlympus SP-610UZ
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