Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was brought out 3 years after the SP-620 UZ which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX710 HS grades vs the SP-620 UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Olympus SP-620 UZ. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX710 HS features outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Olympus SP-620 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX710 HS vs the SP-620 UZ.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and SP-620 UZ is 89 and 78 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and SP-620 UZ.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX710 HS to result in more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern SX710 HS will have an advantage in sensor technology.