Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX220 HS

Let's look more closely at the Canon SD960 IS and Canon SX220 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Canon. The image resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the SX220 HS (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was launched 23 months before the SX220 HS which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SD960 IS matches up vs the SX220 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS and Canon SX220 HS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD960 IS Gallery and Canon SX220 HS Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD960 IS has physical measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 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).

Contrast the Canon SD960 IS and Canon SX220 HS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SD960 IS versus the SX220 HS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD960 IS and SX220 HS is 95 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SD960 IS and SX220 HS.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures though you should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older SD960 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.