Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon A1000

Below is a extensive overview of the Canon SX220 HS and Nikon A1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and A1000 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was unveiled 9 years before the A1000 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX220 HS grades vs the A1000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon SX220 HS & Nikon Coolpix A1000. The full galleries are available at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Nikon A1000 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX220 HS offers exterior measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Nikon A1000 has sizing of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX220 HS versus the A1000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and A1000 is 96 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and A1000.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon A1000 to give extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SX220 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.