Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Here is a extended review of the Canon SX700 HS and Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was unveiled 2 years later than the SP-620 UZ and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX700 HS matches up versus the SP-620 UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Olympus SP-620 UZ. The full galleries are available at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX700 HS offers external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Olympus SP-620 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX700 HS and Olympus SP-620 UZ in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX700 HS and the SP-620 UZ.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and SP-620 UZ is 89 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The visual below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX700 HS and SP-620 UZ.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of files although you really should factor the age of the cameras into account. The more recent SX700 HS will have a benefit in sensor tech.