Canon SX500 IS vs Canon SX220 HS

Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX500 IS and Canon SX220 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are designed by Canon. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and SX220 HS (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was unveiled 19 months after the SX220 HS making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX500 IS scores versus the SX220 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS & Canon SX220 HS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX500 IS Gallery & Canon SX220 HS Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX500 IS comes with physical measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Canon SX220 HS has specifications of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX500 IS and Canon SX220 HS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX500 IS compared to the SX220 HS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and SX220 HS is 80 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and SX220 HS.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX500 IS to deliver extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer SX500 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.