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Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
63
Imaging
47
Features
67
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

Canon SX70 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
  • Released September 2018
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-820UZ
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Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Canon SX70 HS and Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and SP-820UZ (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was revealed 6 years later than the SP-820UZ and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX70 HS grades versus the SP-820UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 SX70 HS SP-820UZ 
RevealedSeptember 2018August 2012Fresher by 75 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Canon SX70 HS

 SP-820UZ SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Olympus SP-820UZ

 SX70 HS SP-820UZ 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX70 HS provides outer dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-820UZ has sizing of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX70 HS and Olympus SP-820UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX70 HS and the SP-820UZ.

Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and SP-820UZ is 63 and 69 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The visual here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and SP-820UZ.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX70 HS to render extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern SX70 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Portrait photography advice
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Street photography advice
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography advice
58
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (608g)
37
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others in class (485g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Sports photography details
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography details
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long zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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long zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography advice
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connects via bluetooth
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (21mm)
long reach (1365mm)
heavier than competitors (608g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (22mm)
great reach (896mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (485 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Landscape photography factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography factors
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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decently wide (22mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (21mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competitors (608 grams)
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decently wide (22mm)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external mic port
heavier than others in class (485 grams)
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Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSOlympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2018-09-20 2012-08-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 8 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) 15.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, 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 608g (1.34 pounds) 485g (1.07 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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 325 pictures -
Style of battery Built-in -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $550 $299