Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX220 HS

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX170 IS versus Canon SX220 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both produced by Canon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and SX220 HS (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was introduced 2 years later than the SX220 HS and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX170 IS scores vs the SX220 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and Canon SX220 HS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and Canon SX220 HS Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX170 IS comes with physical dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Canon SX220 HS has dimensions 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).

Take a look at the Canon SX170 IS versus Canon SX220 HS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX170 IS versus the SX220 HS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and SX220 HS is 88 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The visual here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX170 IS and SX220 HS.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX170 IS to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher SX170 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.