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Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX220 HS

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Canon SX220 HS front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38

Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Revealed March 2009
Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released February 2011
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Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Canon SX220 HS

 SX1 IS SX220 HS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Canon SX1 IS

 SX220 HS SX1 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2011March 2009Fresher by 22 months
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Canon SX220 HS

 SX1 IS SX220 HS 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Physical Comparison

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).

Compare the Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX220 HS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX220 HS size comparison

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

Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX220 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX220 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX1 IS
Portrait photography with Canon SX220 HS
46
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/500s)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX1 IS
Street photography with Canon SX220 HS
56
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (615 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX220 HS as a Sports photography camera
33
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX220 HS as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (615g)
low MP (10MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX220 HS as a Landscape photography camera
44
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
42
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging features
Canon SX220 HS Vlogging features
57
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (615g)
34
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Canon SX220 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISCanon SX220 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Canon SX220 HS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-03-27 2011-02-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-392mm (14.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - PureColor II TG TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/3200s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 615 gr (1.36 lbs) -
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 210 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $600 $399