Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon AW110

The following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX220 HS versus Nikon AW110, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and AW110 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was brought out 3 years before the AW110 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX220 HS scores vs the AW110 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon SX220 HS and Nikon Coolpix AW110. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Nikon AW110 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX220 HS comes with external measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Nikon AW110 has measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX220 HS against the AW110.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX220 HS and AW110 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and AW110.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon AW110 to offer extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SX220 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.