Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus 7000

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus 7000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was launched 2 years after the 7000 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX220 HS matches up versus the 7000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon SX220 HS and Olympus Stylus 7000. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Olympus 7000 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX220 HS has outer measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Olympus 7000 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX220 HS against the 7000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and 7000 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The image here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and 7000.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you might want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The younger SX220 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.