Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Olympus SP-570 UltraZoom

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Olympus SP-570 UltraZoom [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus SP-570 UltraZoom ×
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS ×
General
ModelOlympus SP-570 UltraZoomCanon PowerShot SX20 IS
BrandOlympusCanon
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberSP-570 UZSX20 IS
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20082009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)119124
Width (mm)8887
Height (mm)8488
Weight (g)555676
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Canon SX10 IS
Successor-Canon SX30 IS
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)012.1
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.228.07
Sensor width (mm)6.136.17
Sensor height (mm)4.64.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)-1.54
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score28-
Dxo color depth score (bit)18.4-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)10-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)72-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • raw (.orf)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)0.81.1
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI Motion JPEGMOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus ED lensCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)26.00 - 520.0028.00 - 560.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.00 - 92.005.00 - 100.00
Zoom ratio (x)2020
Aperture range (f)0.22 - 0.360.12 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)1050
Macro focus range (cm)-0 - 10
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 5
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeCCD contrast detectionContrast Detect AF with Face Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF with diopter correctionEVF type
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.72.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (*special scene mode)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • one-touch
  • overcast
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 151/3200 - 15
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP, Spot, Center-Weighted, Face Detection (w/ Face Detection AF)Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Landscape+Portrait, Sport, Night, Night+Portrait, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait, Available Light PortraitPortrait, Landscape, Sports, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, Night Scene, Indoor, ISO 3200
Self timer (s)
  • 12
  • 1
  • 30
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • fill-in + red-eye reduction
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow synchro 2
  • slow synchro1
  • slow1 + red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/ red-eye reduction
  • safety fe
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.98 - 21ft (0.3 - 6.4m); Tele: 3.9 - 13.1ft. (1.2 - 4m) at ISO 400Auto ISO: 1.6-22 ft./50cm-6.8m (W), 3.3-12 ft./1.0-3.7m (T)
Max flash sync (s)-1/500
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot shoeHot-Shoe
Usable memory types
  • x
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • raw (.orf)
-
Included memory (MB)45-
Included memory typebuilt-in memory-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant-+
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.462.26
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)5.63-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.81.1
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)5-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.520.54
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.810.52
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.520.44
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.80.84
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.130.07
Startup time (s)3.32.4
Play -> record time (s)12.2
Flash cycle time, full power (s)62.3
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)390600
Battery form factor4 x AA4 x AA
Usable battery types
  • alkaline disposables
  • nimh rechargeables
  • alkaline disposeables
  • nimh rechargeables
Batteries included4 x AA disposables4 x AA Alkaline disposeables
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)--
Software
Included software
  • olympus master 2 software cd-rom
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • windows 2000/xp/vista; mac os x v10.3+
  • mac os
  • windows xp sp2/vista
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresDual Image Stabilization (sensor-shift type mechanical stabilization plus high ISO).Optical Image Stabilization, Articulating LCD, Smart Auto, Face/Motion Detection, Intelligent Contrast Correction, HD Movies.



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