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Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Updated by Canon SX710 HS
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
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-820UZ
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Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX700 HS versus Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was manufactured 18 months after the SP-820UZ making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX700 HS scores vs the SP-820UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 SX700 HS SP-820UZ 
RevealedFebruary 2014August 2012Newer by 18 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Canon SX700 HS

 SP-820UZ SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Olympus SP-820UZ

 SX700 HS SP-820UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX700 HS offers exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Olympus SP-820UZ has proportions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX700 HS versus Olympus SP-820UZ in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX700 HS vs the SP-820UZ.

Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and SP-820UZ is 89 and 69 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and SP-820UZ.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX700 HS to give extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent SX700 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX700 HS
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
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focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (269g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
37
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (485 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Sports photography camera
45
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
32
amazing zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
decent megapixels (14MP)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography advice
65
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
55
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (22mm)
great reach (896mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (485g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX700 HS
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
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focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
35
pretty wide (22mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX700 HS
Vlogging with Olympus SP-820UZ
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (269g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
25
pretty wide (22mm)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (485g)
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Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSOlympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-02-12 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 15.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269g (0.59 pounds) 485g (1.07 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $349 $299