Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 8010

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX620 HS and Olympus 8010, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and 8010 (13MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was released 6 years after the 8010 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX620 HS grades against the 8010 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Olympus 8010 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX620 HS offers exterior measurements 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 8010 has measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX620 HS and Olympus 8010 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX620 HS compared to the 8010.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and 8010 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX620 HS and 8010.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX620 HS to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher SX620 HS will have a benefit in sensor technology.