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Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus FE-4030

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon SX220 HS front
 
Olympus FE-4030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs

Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2011
Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus FE-4030, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was brought out 14 months after the FE-4030 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX220 HS grades versus the FE-4030 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Olympus FE-4030

 SX220 HS FE-4030 
RevealedFebruary 2011January 2010Newer by 14 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Canon SX220 HS

 FE-4030 SX220 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Olympus FE-4030

 SX220 HS FE-4030 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX220 HS provides outside dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Olympus FE-4030 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX220 HS vs the FE-4030.

Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and FE-4030 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and FE-4030.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus FE-4030 to result in extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent SX220 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Portrait photography information
Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
comes with face detection focusing
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX220 HS
Street photography with Olympus FE-4030
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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decent megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Travel photography camera
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has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (392mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Landscape photography highlights
Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography highlights
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you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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rather wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Vlogging information
Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging information
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
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rather wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
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Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Olympus FE-4030
 Canon SX220 HSOlympus FE-4030
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon SX220 HS Olympus FE-4030
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-07 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 - 146 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 210 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $399 $130