Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus VR-320

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was unveiled 5 months before the VR-320 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX220 HS grades versus the VR-320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon SX220 HS and Olympus VR-320. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Olympus VR-320 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX220 HS comes with exterior measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-320 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX220 HS versus the VR-320.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and VR-320 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and VR-320.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus VR-320 to offer you more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively.