Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S30

Here, we are comparing the Canon SX220 HS and Nikon S30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the S30 (10MP) is very comparable but the SX220 HS (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX220 HS was manufactured 11 months earlier than the S30 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX220 HS scores against the S30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon SX220 HS and Nikon Coolpix S30. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Nikon S30 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX220 HS comes with 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) whilst the Nikon S30 has specifications of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX220 HS and Nikon S30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX220 HS against the S30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and S30 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The visual below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX220 HS and S30.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX220 HS because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon SX220 HS will provide greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SX220 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.