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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
93 Imaging
46 Features
48 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced May 2016
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-610UZ
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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX620 HS and Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was announced 4 years later than the SP-620 UZ and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX620 HS scores against the SP-620 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

					

					

						
 SX620 HS SP-620 UZ 
RevealedMay 2016January 2012Fresher by 53 months
Manually focus  Dial exact focus
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Canon SX620 HS

					

					

						
 SP-620 UZ SX620 HS 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Olympus SP-620 UZ

					

					

						
 SX620 HS SP-620 UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lack of Touch friendly screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you're looking to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX620 HS has got exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Olympus SP-620 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX620 HS and Olympus SP-620 UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX620 HS versus the SP-620 UZ.
Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and SP-620 UZ is 93 and 78 respectively.
Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Often, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and SP-620 UZ.
All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX620 HS to offer you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX620 HS provides an edge in sensor innovation.

						Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography factors
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography factors
44
 focusing manually
 MP count good (20MP)
 offers face detection focus
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
34
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 provides face detection focus
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX620 HS
Street photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
50
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX620 HS
Sports photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
48
 incredible zoom range (25-625mm  25.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 max fps low (2.5 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
48
 amazing zoom range (25-525mm  21.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX620 HS as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Travel photography camera
71
 lighter than competition in class (182g)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (25mm)
 great reach (625mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
61
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 long reach (525mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX620 HS
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
50
 focusing manually
 relatively wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 manual exposure not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse function
41
 really wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 no manual control
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX620 HS as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Vlogging camera
35
 relatively wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of external mic jack
28
 really wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection focus
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no external mic socket
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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSOlympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Olympus SP-620 UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-05-10 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.5fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
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) 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 MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 182 grams (0.40 lb) 435 grams (0.96 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9")
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 295 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $279 $199