Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon P1000

Here, we are comparing the Canon SX220 HS versus Nikon P1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and P1000 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was manufactured 8 years before the P1000 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX220 HS scores against the P1000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon SX220 HS & Nikon Coolpix P1000. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Nikon P1000 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX220 HS offers exterior 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 P1000 has measurements of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") having a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX220 HS versus Nikon P1000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX220 HS versus the P1000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and P1000 is 96 and 49 respectively.

Often, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and P1000.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon P1000 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged SX220 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.