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Canon SX700 HS vs Canon SX220 HS

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Canon SX220 HS front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
38

Canon SX700 HS vs Canon SX220 HS Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Successor is Canon SX710 HS
Canon SX220 HS
(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
  • Released February 2011
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Canon SX700 HS vs Canon SX220 HS Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX700 HS vs Canon SX220 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are produced by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and SX220 HS (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was launched 3 years after the SX220 HS which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX700 HS grades versus the SX220 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Canon SX220 HS

 SX700 HS SX220 HS 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2011Newer by 37 months
Display resolution922k461kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Canon SX700 HS

 SX220 HS SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Canon SX220 HS

 SX700 HS SX220 HS 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX700 HS vs Canon SX220 HS Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon SX700 HS has external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX700 HS and the SX220 HS.

Canon SX700 HS vs Canon SX220 HS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and SX220 HS is 89 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Canon SX220 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Canon SX220 HS Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and SX220 HS.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX700 HS to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer SX700 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX700 HS vs Canon SX220 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Canon SX220 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Canon SX220 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography features
Canon SX220 HS Portrait photography features
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manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Street photography features
Canon SX220 HS Street photography features
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (269g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography advice
Canon SX220 HS Sports photography advice
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long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX700 HS
Travel photography with Canon SX220 HS
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lighter than competition in class (269g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (250 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (392mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (210 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography highlights
Canon SX220 HS Landscape photography highlights
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manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery power (210 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX220 HS as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (269g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
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Canon SX700 HS vs Canon SX220 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Canon SX220 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSCanon SX220 HS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Canon SX220 HS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-12 2011-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-392mm (14.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT PureColor II TG TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lb) -
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 250 shots 210 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $349 $399