Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX220 HS
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Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Key Specs
Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
- Released September 2010
- Superseded the Canon SX20 IS
- New Model is Canon SX40 HS
Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
- Introduced February 2011
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On this page, we are comparing the Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX220 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are produced by Canon. The image resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the SX220 HS (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX30 IS matches up against the SX220 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Canon SX220 HS. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Canon SX220 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Canon SX220 HS
| SX30 IS | SX220 HS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Canon SX30 IS
| SX220 HS | SX30 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Canon SX220 HS
| SX30 IS | SX220 HS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2010 |  | February 2011 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX30 IS has external dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Canon SX220 HS has dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX30 IS vs the SX220 HS.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and SX220 HS is 64 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX30 IS and SX220 HS.
To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX30 IS to offer you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography factors
Canon SX220 HS Portrait photography factors
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Canon SX220 HS Street photography information
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average (601g)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Canon SX30 IS Sports photography highlights
Canon SX220 HS Sports photography highlights
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Canon SX30 IS Travel photography highlights
Canon SX220 HS Travel photography highlights
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (601 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (210 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography information
Canon SX220 HS Landscape photography information
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery (210 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
heavier than average (601 grams)
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Canon SX220 HS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Canon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Canon SX220 HS |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2010-09-14 | 2011-02-07 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 4 | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 28-392mm (14.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 461k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | - | PureColor II TG TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/3200 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.80 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 601 grams (1.32 lbs) | - |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 shots |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-7L | NB-5L |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $400 | $399 |
