Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus 7040

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX220 HS versus Olympus 7040, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was brought out 14 months later than the 7040 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX220 HS grades against the 7040 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon SX220 HS & Olympus Stylus 7040. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Olympus 7040 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX220 HS offers outside dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Olympus 7040 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX220 HS compared to the 7040.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and 7040 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and 7040.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus 7040 to give you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX220 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.