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Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon SX220 HS front
 
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
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Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ 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
  • Revealed February 2011
Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-810 UZ
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Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX220 HS versus Olympus SP-800 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was released 13 months after the SP-800 UZ which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX220 HS scores against the SP-800 UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 SX220 HS SP-800 UZ 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011February 2010Newer by 13 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Canon SX220 HS

 SP-800 UZ SX220 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Olympus SP-800 UZ

 SX220 HS SP-800 UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX220 HS provides physical measurements 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 SP-800 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

See the Canon SX220 HS versus Olympus SP-800 UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX220 HS vs the SP-800 UZ.

Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and SP-800 UZ is 96 and 69 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ top view buttons comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and SP-800 UZ.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus SP-800 UZ to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer SX220 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
features face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Street photography information
Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Sports photography info
Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography info
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great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Travel photography highlights
Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography highlights
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flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (392mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (840mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SP-800 UZ Landscape photography highlights
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manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Vlogging details
Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging details
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Olympus SP-800 UZ
 Canon SX220 HSOlympus SP-800 UZ
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon SX220 HS Olympus SP-800 UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-02-07 2010-02-02
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 1000
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 143
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 12 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 455 gr (1.00 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $399 $270