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Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon SX220 HS front
 
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
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Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ 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 SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX220 HS and Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was released 5 months before the SP-810 UZ and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX220 HS matches up against the SP-810 UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 SX220 HS SP-810 UZ 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Canon SX220 HS

 SP-810 UZ SX220 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Olympus SP-810 UZ

 SX220 HS SP-810 UZ 
RevealedFebruary 2011July 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX220 HS provides physical dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Olympus SP-810 UZ has sizing of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX220 HS versus the SP-810 UZ.

Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and SP-810 UZ is 96 and 78 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ top view buttons comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX220 HS and SP-810 UZ.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-810 UZ to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Portrait photography factors
Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
offers face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Street photography information
Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography information
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image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Sports photography advice
Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography advice
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long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
40
great zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
low frames per second (0.7 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Travel photography information
Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography information
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flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (392mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery power (210 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (864mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Landscape photography info
Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography info
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has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging factors
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
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really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Olympus SP-810 UZ
 Canon SX220 HSOlympus SP-810 UZ
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon SX220 HS Olympus SP-810 UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-02-07 2011-07-27
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-864mm (36.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 1/4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 0.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 413 gr (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $399 $280