Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 550WP

Here, we are matching up the Canon SX620 HS and Olympus 550WP, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and 550WP (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was announced 7 years later than the 550WP and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX620 HS grades versus the 550WP with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS & Olympus Stylus 550WP. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX620 HS Gallery & Olympus 550WP Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX620 HS has got 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) whilst the Olympus 550WP has proportions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX620 HS versus the 550WP.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and 550WP is 93 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX620 HS and 550WP.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX620 HS to show more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer SX620 HS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.