Canon SX420 IS vs Canon SX220 HS
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![Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX420-IS/Canon-SX420-IS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX420 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
- 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
- Introduced January 2016
(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
- Launched February 2011
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Canon SX420 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Overview
Below, we are comparing the Canon SX420 IS versus Canon SX220 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both offered by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and SX220 HS (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The SX420 IS was revealed 4 years after the SX220 HS which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX420 IS grades versus the SX220 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon SX420 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Canon SX220 HS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Canon SX220 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Canon SX220 HS
SX420 IS | SX220 HS | |||
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Launched | January 2016 | ![]() | February 2011 | More modern by 60 months |
Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Canon SX420 IS
SX220 HS | SX420 IS | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Canon SX220 HS
SX420 IS | SX220 HS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Canon SX420 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX420 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Canon SX220 HS has specifications 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).
Take a look at the Canon SX420 IS versus Canon SX220 HS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX420 IS vs the SX220 HS.
![Canon SX420 IS vs Canon SX220 HS size comparison Canon SX420 IS vs Canon SX220 HS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX420-IS-vs-Canon-SX220-HS-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and SX220 HS is 80 and 96 respectively.
![Canon SX420 IS vs Canon SX220 HS top view buttons comparison Canon SX420 IS vs Canon SX220 HS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX420-IS-vs-Canon-SX220-HS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX420 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX420 IS and SX220 HS.
Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX420 IS to render greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer SX420 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
![Canon SX420 IS vs Canon SX220 HS sensor size comparison Canon SX420 IS vs Canon SX220 HS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX420-IS-vs-Canon-SX220-HS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX420 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX420 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX420 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX420-IS-vs-Canon-SX220-HS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX420 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Canon SX220 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Canon SX220 HS |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2016-01-05 | 2011-02-07 |
Body design | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 28-392mm (14.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.6 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | PureColor II TG TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/3200 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 0.5fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 325 gr (0.72 pounds) | - |
Dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 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 | 195 pictures | 210 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | NB-5L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $299 | $399 |