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Canon SX530 HS vs Sony W220

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX530 HS vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Replaced the Canon SX520 HS
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Canon SX530 HS vs Sony W220 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX530 HS versus Sony W220, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and W220 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was revealed 6 years after the W220 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX530 HS matches up versus the W220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Sony W220

 SX530 HS W220 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2009More modern by 73 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Canon SX530 HS

 W220 SX530 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Sony W220

 SX530 HS W220 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SX530 HS vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX530 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX530 HS versus Sony W220 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX530 HS against the W220.

Canon SX530 HS vs Sony W220 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and W220 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The pic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX530 HS and W220.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX530 HS to give you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX530 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX530 HS vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W220 as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Street photography camera
Sony W220 as a Street photography camera
46
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Sports photography info
Sony W220 Sports photography info
51
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
low fps (1.6 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX530 HS
Travel photography with Sony W220
55
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX530 HS
Landscape photography with Sony W220
45
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery pack (210 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
32
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Vlogging details
Sony W220 Vlogging details
29
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Canon SX530 HS vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Sony W220
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-01-06 2009-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.6 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 442g (0.97 pounds) 147g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $379 $160