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Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
43 Overall
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Canon SX220 HS front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2011
Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-935
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Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus FE-5020, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was manufactured 19 months later than the FE-5020 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX220 HS scores versus the FE-5020 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Olympus FE-5020

          

          

            
 SX220 HS FE-5020 
IntroducedFebruary 2011July 2009More recent by 19 months
Manually focus  Very exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Canon SX220 HS

          

          

            
 FE-5020 SX220 HS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Olympus FE-5020

          

          

            
 SX220 HS FE-5020 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX220 HS provides outside 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) and the Olympus FE-5020 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus FE-5020 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX220 HS against the FE-5020.
Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and FE-5020 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Typically, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The graphic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and FE-5020.
All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you would want to consider the launch date  of the cameras into account. The fresher SX220 HS will have an advantage in sensor tech.

            Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX220 HS
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5020
38
 manual focus
 above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
 offers face detect focusing
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SX220 HS Street photography factors
Olympus FE-5020 Street photography factors
57
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
59
 weather sealing
 lighter than competition in class (137g)
 screen does not articulate
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX220 HS as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus FE-5020 as a Sports photography camera
36
 incredible zoom range (28-392mm  14.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking focus
 max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery power (210 per charge)
 does not have phase detect AF
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 weather sealing
 low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
 no shutter priority
 no image stabilization
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX220 HS Travel photography info
Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography info
60
 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 long reach (392mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 low battery power (210 shots)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
64
 lighter than competition in class (137 grams)
 weather sealing
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX220 HS
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5020
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 manual focus
 really wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 low battery power (210 CIPA)
 does not have Time Lapse function
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 weather sealing
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is small (2.7")
 no manual mode
 no image stabilization
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX220 HS Vlogging advice
Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging advice
34
 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focusing
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 does not have mic port
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 lighter than competition in class (137g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
 does not have mic jack
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Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Olympus FE-5020
 Canon SX220 HSOlympus FE-5020
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon SX220 HS Olympus FE-5020
Also called as - X-935
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-02-07 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
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, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight - 137 grams (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus xD-Picture Card, microSD
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $399 $160