Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX220 HS

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX220 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are built by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the SX220 HS (12MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was brought out 22 months earlier than the SX220 HS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX1 IS scores vs the SX220 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Canon SX220 HS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Canon SX220 HS Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX1 IS features outside dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Canon SX220 HS has measurements 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX1 IS against the SX220 HS.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and SX220 HS is 64 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The photograph below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and SX220 HS.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SX220 HS to give you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SX1 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.