Canon SX20 IS vs Canon SX220 HS

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon SX20 IS vs Canon SX220 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are built by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the SX220 HS (12MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was brought out 7 months earlier than the SX220 HS which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX20 IS scores vs the SX220 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Canon SX220 HS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Canon SX220 HS Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX20 IS provides physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX20 IS and the SX220 HS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and SX220 HS is 65 and 96 respectively.

Often, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX20 IS and SX220 HS.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should always factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged SX20 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.