Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon P530

Following is a detailed overview of the Canon SX220 HS and Nikon P530, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and P530 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was unveiled 4 years earlier than the P530 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX220 HS grades versus the P530 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon SX220 HS & Nikon Coolpix P530. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Nikon P530 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX220 HS provides physical measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Nikon P530 has measurements of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX220 HS compared to the P530.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and P530 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and P530.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon P530 to give you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged SX220 HS is going to be behind in sensor tech.