Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus SZ-10
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Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus SZ-10 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 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
- 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
- Released February 2011
Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview
Following is a complete assessment of the Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SX220 HS was unveiled very close to the SZ-10 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX220 HS scores vs the SZ-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus SZ-10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon SX220 HS & Olympus SZ-10. The full galleries are available at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Olympus SZ-10
SX220 HS | SZ-10 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Canon SX220 HS
SZ-10 | SX220 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Olympus SZ-10
SX220 HS | SZ-10 | |||
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Released | February 2011 | February 2011 | Similar age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX220 HS has got exterior 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) whilst the Olympus SZ-10 has dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
See the Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus SZ-10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX220 HS vs the SZ-10.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and SZ-10 is 96 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX220 HS and SZ-10.
To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-10 to deliver extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively.
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Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications
Canon SX220 HS | Olympus SZ-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon SX220 HS | Olympus SZ-10 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-02-07 | 2011-02-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
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 dimensions | 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 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 28-504mm (18.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.1-4.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II TG TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 7.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 215g (0.47 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
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 shots | 220 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-5L | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $399 | $300 |