Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 8000

The following is a detailed overview of the Canon SX620 HS versus Olympus 8000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and 8000 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was manufactured 6 years after the 8000 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX620 HS scores against the 8000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS & Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX620 HS Gallery & Olympus 8000 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX620 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Olympus 8000 has dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX620 HS and the 8000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and 8000 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and 8000.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX620 HS to offer greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer SX620 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.