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Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX220 HS

Portability
81
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Canon SX220 HS front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38

Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Introduced July 2014
Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released February 2011
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Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX400 IS versus Canon SX220 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are manufactured by Canon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and SX220 HS (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was introduced 3 years later than the SX220 HS and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX400 IS grades against the SX220 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Canon SX220 HS

 SX400 IS SX220 HS 
ReleasedJuly 2014February 2011More recent by 43 months

Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Canon SX400 IS

 SX220 HS SX400 IS 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Canon SX220 HS

 SX400 IS SX220 HS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS has got outer dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Canon SX220 HS has proportions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX400 IS versus Canon SX220 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX400 IS vs the SX220 HS.

Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX220 HS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and SX220 HS is 81 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX220 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and SX220 HS.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX400 IS to produce extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX400 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX220 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography factors
Canon SX220 HS Portrait photography factors
36
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
38
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
supports face detection focusing
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography advice
Canon SX220 HS Street photography advice
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX400 IS
Sports photography with Canon SX220 HS
42
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (190 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
36
excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX400 IS
Travel photography with Canon SX220 HS
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MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery life (190 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
60
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (392mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography factors
Canon SX220 HS Landscape photography factors
41
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery life (190 per charge)
no Timelapse function
42
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging details
Canon SX220 HS Vlogging details
28
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
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Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Canon SX220 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISCanon SX220 HS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Canon SX220 HS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-07-29 2011-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-392mm (14.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - PureColor II TG TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 313g (0.69 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 pictures 210 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $229 $399