Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus TG-320

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SX220 HS and Olympus TG-320, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was announced 11 months prior to the TG-320 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX220 HS grades versus the TG-320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon SX220 HS and Olympus TG-320. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Olympus TG-320 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX220 HS comes with 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) and the Olympus TG-320 has specifications of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX220 HS and Olympus TG-320 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX220 HS and the TG-320.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and TG-320 is 96 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX220 HS and TG-320.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus TG-320 to offer more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older SX220 HS is going to be behind in sensor technology.