Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus SZ-11

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX220 HS versus Olympus SZ-11, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was released 5 months earlier than the SZ-11 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX220 HS grades versus the SZ-11 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon SX220 HS and Olympus SZ-11. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX220 HS enjoys external dimensions 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 SZ-11 has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Canon SX220 HS versus Olympus SZ-11 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX220 HS compared to the SZ-11.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and SZ-11 is 96 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX220 HS and SZ-11.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-11 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively.