Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus SP-100
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![Canon SX220 HS front Canon SX220 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-SX220-HS/Canon-SX220-HS-front.jpg)
![Olympus Stylus SP-100 front Olympus Stylus SP-100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-SP-100/Olympus-SP-100-front.jpg)
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Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus SP-100 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
- Announced February 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
- Revealed January 2014
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Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus SP-100 Overview
The following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX220 HS versus Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and SP-100 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The SX220 HS was brought out 4 years earlier than the SP-100 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX220 HS scores vs the SP-100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus SP-100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon SX220 HS & Olympus Stylus SP-100. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Olympus SP-100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Olympus SP-100
SX220 HS | SP-100 | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Canon SX220 HS
SP-100 | SX220 HS | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2011 | Newer by 36 months |
Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Olympus SP-100
SX220 HS | SP-100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX220 HS has got external measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-100 has proportions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") along with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX220 HS versus Olympus SP-100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX220 HS versus the SP-100.
![Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-SX220-HS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SP-100-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and SP-100 is 96 and 63 respectively.
![Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus SP-100 top view buttons comparison Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus SP-100 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-SX220-HS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SP-100-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and SP-100.
Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SP-100 to render greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SX220 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
![Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus SP-100 sensor size comparison Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus SP-100 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-SX220-HS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SP-100-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-SX220-HS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SP-100-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications
Canon SX220 HS | Olympus Stylus SP-100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon SX220 HS | Olympus Stylus SP-100 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-02-07 | 2014-01-29 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | PureColor II TG TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 920k dots |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1700 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 594g (1.31 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") |
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 shots | 330 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-5L | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $399 | $400 |