Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX220 HS

Below is a extended assessment of the Canon SX530 HS and Canon SX220 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are offered by Canon. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and SX220 HS (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was announced 3 years later than the SX220 HS and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX530 HS scores vs the SX220 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS & Canon SX220 HS. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX530 HS Gallery & Canon SX220 HS Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX530 HS enjoys external measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX530 HS versus the SX220 HS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and SX220 HS is 69 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The photograph below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX530 HS and SX220 HS.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX530 HS to deliver extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The younger SX530 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.