Canon N vs Canon SX220 HS

The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon N and Canon SX220 HS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the N (12MP) and the SX220 HS (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The N was revealed 24 months after the SX220 HS which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the N grades versus the SX220 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N & Canon SX220 HS. The full galleries are available at Canon N Gallery & Canon SX220 HS Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon N has outside measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Canon SX220 HS has sizing of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon N and Canon SX220 HS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the N against the SX220 HS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the N and SX220 HS is 93 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the N and SX220 HS.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger N is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.