Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX220 HS

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX210 IS and Canon SX220 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are produced by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the SX220 HS (12MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was manufactured 7 months prior to the SX220 HS which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX210 IS scores against the SX220 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Canon SX220 HS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Canon SX220 HS Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX210 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Canon SX220 HS has dimensions 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).

Compare the Canon SX210 IS and Canon SX220 HS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the SX220 HS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and SX220 HS is 90 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and SX220 HS.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX210 IS to result in greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older SX210 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.