Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S5300

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX220 HS and Nikon S5300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and S5300 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was brought out 3 years before the S5300 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX220 HS matches up against the S5300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon SX220 HS & Nikon Coolpix S5300. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Nikon S5300 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX220 HS features outer 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) whilst the Nikon S5300 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX220 HS and Nikon S5300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX220 HS against the S5300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX220 HS and S5300 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The graphic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and S5300.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S5300 to resolve more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older SX220 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.