Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus FE-45

The following is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX220 HS and Olympus FE-45, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the FE-45 (10MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was revealed 2 years after the FE-45 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX220 HS grades vs the FE-45 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon SX220 HS and Olympus FE-45. The full galleries are available at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Olympus FE-45 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX220 HS enjoys physical measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Olympus FE-45 has measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX220 HS and Olympus FE-45 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX220 HS compared to the FE-45.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and FE-45 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and FE-45.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX220 HS to give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent SX220 HS should have an edge in sensor innovation.