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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS 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 TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX620 HS and Olympus TG-820 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and TG-820 iHS (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was launched 4 years after the TG-820 iHS which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX620 HS matches up vs the TG-820 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 SX620 HS TG-820 iHS 
LaunchedMay 2016February 2012Newer by 52 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Canon SX620 HS

 TG-820 iHS SX620 HS 
Display resolution1030k922kClearer display (+108k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 SX620 HS TG-820 iHS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX620 HS has got exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Olympus TG-820 iHS has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX620 HS and Olympus TG-820 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX620 HS vs the TG-820 iHS.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and TG-820 iHS is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX620 HS and TG-820 iHS.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX620 HS to show greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent SX620 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography factors
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manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX620 HS
Street photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (182 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX620 HS
Sports photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
48
excellent zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow fps (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography highlights
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lighter than others in class (182g)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (625mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
environment proofing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography features
50
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
38
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery power (220 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Vlogging camera
35
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (182 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSOlympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Olympus TG-820 iHS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2016-05-10 2012-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ TruePic VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dot 1,030k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.5fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 gr (0.40 lbs) 206 gr (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $279 $500