Canon SX60 HS vs Sony W220

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon SX60 HS and Sony W220, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and W220 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was manufactured 5 years later than the W220 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX60 HS scores versus the W220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX60 HS provides external dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Sony W220 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX60 HS vs the W220.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and W220 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX60 HS and W220.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX60 HS to offer you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern SX60 HS should have an edge in sensor tech.