Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon P7100

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon P7100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the P7100 (10MP) is fairly close but the SX220 HS (1/2.3") and P7100 (1/1.7") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The SX220 HS was revealed 12 months prior to the P7100 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX220 HS matches up versus the P7100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon SX220 HS & Nikon Coolpix P7100. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Nikon P7100 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX220 HS has got exterior measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Nikon P7100 has sizing of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX220 HS against the P7100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and P7100 is 96 and 82 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX220 HS and P7100.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX220 HS using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX220 HS will render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX220 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.