Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon B500

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX220 HS and Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and B500 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was unveiled 6 years earlier than the B500 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX220 HS matches up vs the B500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon SX220 HS & Nikon Coolpix B500. The full galleries are available at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Nikon B500 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX220 HS enjoys outer measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Nikon B500 has measurements of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX220 HS and Nikon B500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX220 HS vs the B500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX220 HS and B500 is 96 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX220 HS and B500.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon B500 to provide extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SX220 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.