Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Below is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX220 HS and Olympus TG-850 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and TG-850 iHS (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was unveiled 4 years earlier than the TG-850 iHS and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX220 HS grades vs the TG-850 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon SX220 HS and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX220 HS offers outer measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Olympus TG-850 iHS has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX220 HS and Olympus TG-850 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX220 HS versus the TG-850 iHS.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and TG-850 iHS is 96 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and TG-850 iHS.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-850 iHS to provide you with greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older SX220 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.