Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon P510

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon SX220 HS versus Nikon P510, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and P510 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was launched 17 months before the P510 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX220 HS matches up versus the P510 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon SX220 HS & Nikon Coolpix P510. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Nikon P510 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX220 HS features outside dimensions 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 P510 has proportions of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX220 HS versus Nikon P510 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX220 HS and the P510.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and P510 is 96 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and P510.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon P510 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX220 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.