Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ 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
- Revealed May 2016
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 1000)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Announced February 2010
- Updated by Olympus SP-810 UZ

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Overview
Below is a in-depth review of the Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and SP-800 UZ (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX620 HS was released 6 years later than the SP-800 UZ and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX620 HS grades versus the SP-800 UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS & Olympus SP-800 UZ. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX620 HS Gallery & Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
SX620 HS | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Announced | May 2016 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 77 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Canon SX620 HS
SP-800 UZ | SX620 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Olympus SP-800 UZ
SX620 HS | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX620 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Olympus SP-800 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX620 HS vs the SP-800 UZ.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and SP-800 UZ is 93 and 69 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX620 HS and SP-800 UZ.
Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX620 HS to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer SX620 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Olympus SP-800 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Olympus SP-800 UZ |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2016-05-10 | 2010-02-02 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 1000 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 143 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-625mm (25.0x) | 28-840mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-6.6 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 12 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.5fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 3.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 182g (0.40 lbs) | 455g (1.00 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") |
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 | - | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $279 | $270 |