Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S5200

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SX220 HS versus Nikon S5200, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and S5200 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was revealed 24 months prior to the S5200 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX220 HS scores versus the S5200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon SX220 HS and Nikon Coolpix S5200. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Nikon S5200 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX220 HS offers exterior measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Nikon S5200 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX220 HS versus Nikon S5200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX220 HS vs the S5200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX220 HS and S5200 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and S5200.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon S5200 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older SX220 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.