Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus 550WP
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Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
- 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
- Also Known as mju 550WP

Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus 550WP Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus 550WP, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX220 HS was released 2 years later than the 550WP and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX220 HS scores versus the 550WP with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus 550WP Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon SX220 HS and Olympus Stylus 550WP. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Olympus 550WP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Olympus 550WP
SX220 HS | 550WP | |||
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Announced | February 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 26 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Canon SX220 HS
550WP | SX220 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Olympus 550WP
SX220 HS | 550WP | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX220 HS offers outside measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Olympus 550WP has sizing of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus 550WP in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX220 HS and the 550WP.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and 550WP is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX220 HS and 550WP.
Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX220 HS to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger SX220 HS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

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Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus 550WP Specifications
Canon SX220 HS | Olympus Stylus 550WP | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon SX220 HS | Olympus Stylus 550WP |
Also referred to as | - | mju 550WP |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-02-07 | 2009-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.0 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 7cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | PureColor II TG TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-5L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $399 | $399 |