Canon SX40 HS vs Sony W220

Following is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX40 HS vs Sony W220, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was manufactured 2 years after the W220 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX40 HS grades against the W220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX40 HS features external measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX40 HS against the W220.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and W220 is 64 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX40 HS and W220.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you might want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger SX40 HS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.