Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W220

Here is a extensive assessment of the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W220, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the W220 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was revealed 3 years later than the W220 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SP-820UZ grades against the W220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-820UZ enjoys outside measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-820UZ against the W220.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and W220 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-820UZ and W220.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus SP-820UZ to give more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SP-820UZ should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.