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Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
89 Imaging
44 Features
51 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
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Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Replaced the Canon SX700 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX720 HS
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • New Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and SP-820UZ (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was manufactured 2 years later than the SP-820UZ and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX710 HS scores against the SP-820UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Olympus SP-820UZ

          

          

            
 SX710 HS SP-820UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2015August 2012More recent by 29 months
Manually focus  Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Canon SX710 HS

          

          

            
 SP-820UZ SX710 HS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Olympus SP-820UZ

          

          

            
 SX710 HS SP-820UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch screen  Missing Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are looking to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX710 HS comes with outer dimensions 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-820UZ has sizing of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX710 HS and the SP-820UZ.
Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and SP-820UZ is 89 and 69 respectively.
Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Typically, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The visual here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX710 HS and SP-820UZ.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX710 HS to produce extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern SX710 HS should have an edge in sensor tech.

            Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX710 HS
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
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 focusing manually
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 supports face detection focus
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 supports face detection focus
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX710 HS as a Street photography camera
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Street photography camera
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (269g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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 fixed screen
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 heavier than competitors in class (485 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX710 HS
Sports photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
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 excellent zoom range (25-750mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (230 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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 excellent zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 low fps (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX710 HS as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than competition in class (269g)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 great reach (750mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 terrible battery (230 CIPA)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
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 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (22mm)
 very long reach (896mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competitors in class (485g)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX710 HS as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Landscape photography camera
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 focusing manually
 rather wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 terrible battery (230 per charge)
 no Time Lapse mode
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 rather wide (22mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 no manual mode
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX710 HS Vlogging info
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging info
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 rather wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (269g)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 no external mic support
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 rather wide (22mm)
 supports face detection focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 lack of external mic support
 heavier than competitors in class (485 grams)
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Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSOlympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-06 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
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 80 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type 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 range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 15.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 269 gr (0.59 lb) 485 gr (1.07 lb)
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 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 230 images -
Form 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 shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $349 $299