Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ
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Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
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").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe 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.
Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon SX220 HS & Olympus SP-810 UZ. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Olympus SP-810 UZ
SX220 HS | SP-810 UZ | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Canon SX220 HS
SP-810 UZ | SX220 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Olympus SP-810 UZ
SX220 HS | SP-810 UZ | |||
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Revealed | February 2011 | July 2011 | Similar age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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).
Analyze the Canon SX220 HS and Olympus SP-810 UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Specifications
Canon SX220 HS | Olympus SP-810 UZ | |
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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 |