| General | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Olympus SZ-15 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Olympus |
| Model | PowerShot SX20 IS | SZ-15 |
| Predecessor Model | Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | |
| Successor Model | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | |
| MSRP | $199.99 | |
| Camera Type | Point & Shoot | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Bridge | Standard Compact |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Olympus SZ-15 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Total Pixels | 12.4 Megapixel | 17 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 12.1 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 80 - 1,600 | 100 - 3,200 |
| Photo | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Olympus SZ-15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | DIGIC 4 | |
| Max Image Resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Other Resolutions | 3840 x 2160, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 2832 x 2832, 2592 x 1944, 1984 x 1488, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 4:3, 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Normal | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| WB Bracketing |
| Focus | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Olympus SZ-15 |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Single Live View | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Face Detection |
| Number of Focus Points | 9 | |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 | |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Olympus SZ-15 |
|---|---|---|
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 28 - 560 mm | 23 - 483 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 20x | 21x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 - 5.7 | f/2.8 - 5.9 |
| Min Normal Focus Distance | 80 cm | |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 0 cm | 5 cm |
| Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Olympus SZ-15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fully Articulated | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | LCD | |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 2.50" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View |
| Viewfinder | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Olympus SZ-15 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| Shutter | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Olympus SZ-15 |
|---|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 15 sec | 8 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/3200 sec | 1/2000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 0.7 fps | 10.0 fps |
| Flash | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Olympus SZ-15 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Red-Eye Slow Sync Fill-in | Auto On Off Red-Eye Fill-in Slow Sync |
| Flash Range | 6.80 m | 3.50 m |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/500 sec | |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash Connection |
| Exposure | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Olympus SZ-15 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing |
| Video | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Olympus SZ-15 |
|---|---|---|
| Video Formats | H.264 | AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG |
| Max Video Resolution | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Unlimited Video Recording |
| Terminals | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Olympus SZ-15 |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | ||
| Speaker | Mono | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Mono | Mono |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output |
| Connectivity | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Olympus SZ-15 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Wi-Fi Version | 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz | |
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| NFC |
| Environmental | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Olympus SZ-15 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Olympus SZ-15 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87 mm (5.04 x 3.46 x 3.43") | 108 x 70 x 40 mm (4.25 x 2.76 x 1.57") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 600 g (1.32 lb / 21.16 oz) | 250 g (0.55 lb / 8.82 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6.7 x 5.5 x 2.6" |
| Power and Storage | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Olympus SZ-15 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | 4 x AA | SLB-10A |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD /SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Other | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Olympus SZ-15 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System |
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