Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SX220 HS and Olympus TG-820 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was released 12 months earlier than the TG-820 iHS so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX220 HS matches up vs the TG-820 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon SX220 HS and Olympus TG-820 iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX220 HS has got outside measurements 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) whilst the Olympus TG-820 iHS has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX220 HS versus the TG-820 iHS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX220 HS and TG-820 iHS is 96 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and TG-820 iHS.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files though you may want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older SX220 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.