Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon L820

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX220 HS and Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and L820 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was introduced 24 months before the L820 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX220 HS scores versus the L820 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon SX220 HS & Nikon Coolpix L820. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Nikon L820 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX220 HS has external dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Nikon L820 has specifications of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX220 HS compared to the L820.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and L820 is 96 and 72 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and L820.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon L820 to offer extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older SX220 HS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.