Canon R5 vs Canon SX220 HS

Its time to look more closely at the Canon R5 versus Canon SX220 HS, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Canon. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and SX220 HS (12MP) and the R5 (Full frame) and SX220 HS (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The R5 was brought out 9 years after the SX220 HS which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon R5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the R5 scores against the SX220 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R5 & Canon SX220 HS. The entire galleries are available at Canon R5 Gallery & Canon SX220 HS Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon R5 offers exterior measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") having a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Canon SX220 HS has specifications of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Canon R5 versus Canon SX220 HS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the R5 vs the SX220 HS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the R5 and SX220 HS is 59 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The pic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the R5 and SX220 HS.

Plainly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R5 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon R5 will offer greater detail having its extra 33 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer R5 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.