Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ
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Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Olympus SP-820UZ
SX700 HS | SP-820UZ | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | August 2012 | Newer by 18 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Canon SX700 HS
SP-820UZ | SX700 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Olympus SP-820UZ
SX700 HS | SP-820UZ | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | |
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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 |