Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX220 HS

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX220 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the SX220 HS (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was revealed 16 months after the SX220 HS making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX150 IS grades against the SX220 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Canon SX220 HS. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Canon SX220 HS Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX150 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Canon SX220 HS has sizing of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX220 HS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX150 IS versus the SX220 HS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and SX220 HS is 86 and 96 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and SX220 HS.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX150 IS to produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX150 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.