Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S3300

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX220 HS and Nikon S3300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and S3300 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was manufactured 11 months prior to the S3300 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX220 HS grades vs the S3300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon SX220 HS and Nikon Coolpix S3300. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Nikon S3300 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX220 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Nikon S3300 has proportions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX220 HS compared to the S3300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and S3300 is 96 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX220 HS and S3300.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S3300 to offer you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SX220 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.