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Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
43 Overall
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Canon SX220 HS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
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Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus TG-4 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
  • Launched February 2011
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-5
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Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX220 HS and Olympus TG-4, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and TG-4 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX220 HS was introduced 5 years prior to the TG-4 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX220 HS grades versus the TG-4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Olympus TG-4

		

		

			
 SX220 HS TG-4 
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Canon SX220 HS

		

		

			
 TG-4 SX220 HS 
RevealedApril 2015February 2011Newer by 50 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Olympus TG-4

		

		

			
 SX220 HS TG-4 
Focus manually  Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch display  Neither has Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX220 HS has exterior dimensions 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) whilst the Olympus TG-4 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX220 HS and Olympus TG-4 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX220 HS compared to the TG-4.
Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and TG-4 is 96 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and TG-4.
Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-4 to offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SX220 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX220 HS Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography advice
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 focusing manually
 flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
 comes with face detect focusing
 cannot use external flash
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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 focusing manually
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 includes face detection autofocus
 saves RAW files
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Canon SX220 HS Street photography details
Olympus TG-4 Street photography details
57
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
65
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW files
 environment proof
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX220 HS as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus TG-4 as a Sports photography camera
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 incredible zoom range (28-392mm  14.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 low battery (210 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
48
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 good battery (380 CIPA)
 max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX220 HS Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography factors
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 has built in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 long reach (392mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 low battery (210 per charge)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
74
 good battery (380 per charge)
 environment proof
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX220 HS as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus TG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
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 focusing manually
 quite wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 low battery (210 per charge)
 does not have Time Lapse function
62
 focusing manually
 really wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 saves RAW files
 environment proof
 good battery (380 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 no manual mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX220 HS Vlogging information
Olympus TG-4 Vlogging information
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 quite wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have mic support
34
 really wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection autofocus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 missing external microphone port
 more heavy than competition in class (247g)
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Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Olympus TG-4
 Canon SX220 HSOlympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon SX220 HS Olympus Tough TG-4
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-02-07 2015-04-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology TruePic VII
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum 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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight - 247g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 pictures 380 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $399 $379