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Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
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Canon SX220 HS front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs

Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released February 2011
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX220 HS versus Olympus TG-610, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX220 HS was announced 2 months later than the TG-610 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX220 HS matches up vs the TG-610 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Olympus TG-610

 SX220 HS TG-610 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Canon SX220 HS

 TG-610 SX220 HS 
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Olympus TG-610

 SX220 HS TG-610 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX220 HS comes with external dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Olympus TG-610 has sizing of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX220 HS versus Olympus TG-610 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX220 HS and the TG-610.

Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and TG-610 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and TG-610.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-610 to render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography factors
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you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detection focusing
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography highlights
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great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX220 HS
Travel photography with Olympus TG-610
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built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (210 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery (210 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging factors
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Olympus TG-610
 Canon SX220 HSOlympus TG-610
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon SX220 HS Olympus TG-610
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-02-07 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 190 gr (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 210 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $399 $223