Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus SP-610UZ

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus SP-610UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was announced 2 months after the SP-610UZ so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX220 HS scores vs the SP-610UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon SX220 HS and Olympus SP-610UZ. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX220 HS has external dimensions 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 SP-610UZ has sizing of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus SP-610UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX220 HS compared to the SP-610UZ.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX220 HS and SP-610UZ is 96 and 79 respectively.

Often, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and SP-610UZ.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SP-610UZ to give greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively.