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Canon T7 vs Canon SX220 HS

Portability
68
Imaging
68
Features
62
Overall
65
Canon EOS Rebel T7 front
 
Canon SX220 HS front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38

Canon T7 vs Canon SX220 HS Key Specs

Canon T7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 475g - 129 x 101 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Additionally Known as EOS 2000D
Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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Canon T7 vs Canon SX220 HS Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Canon T7 and Canon SX220 HS, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Canon. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the T7 (24MP) and SX220 HS (12MP) and the T7 (APS-C) and SX220 HS (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The T7 was launched 7 years later than the SX220 HS and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon T7 being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the T7 scores vs the SX220 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7 over the Canon SX220 HS

 T7 SX220 HS 
RevealedFebruary 2018February 2011Fresher by 86 months
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Canon T7

 SX220 HS T7 

Common features in the Canon T7 and Canon SX220 HS

 T7 SX220 HS 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon T7 vs Canon SX220 HS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon T7 provides exterior measurements of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 475 grams (1.05 lbs) and the Canon SX220 HS has sizing 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the T7 vs the SX220 HS.

Canon T7 vs Canon SX220 HS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the T7 and SX220 HS is 68 and 96 respectively.

Canon T7 vs Canon SX220 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon T7 vs Canon SX220 HS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the T7 and SX220 HS.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The T7 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon T7 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer T7 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon T7 vs Canon SX220 HS sensor size comparison

Canon T7 vs Canon SX220 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7 vs Canon SX220 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7 Portrait photography details
Canon SX220 HS Portrait photography details
80
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
38
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detect focusing
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon T7 as a Street photography camera
Canon SX220 HS as a Street photography camera
61
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7 Sports photography advice
Canon SX220 HS Sports photography advice
62
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (500 CIPA)
36
long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7 Travel photography highlights
Canon SX220 HS Travel photography highlights
56
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (500 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
60
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery (210 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T7 Landscape photography highlights
Canon SX220 HS Landscape photography highlights
67
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (500 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon T7
Vlogging with Canon SX220 HS
28
has face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
34
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon T7 vs Canon SX220 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7 and Canon SX220 HS
 Canon EOS Rebel T7Canon SX220 HS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T7 Canon SX220 HS
Also called as EOS 2000D -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2018-02-26 2011-02-07
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-392mm (14.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 326 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - PureColor II TG TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/3200s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.20 m (at ISO 100) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 46 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 475 gr (1.05 lbs) -
Dimensions 129 x 101 x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1009 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 210 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E10 NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Card slots 1 1
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