Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S640

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S640, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the S640 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was announced 19 months after the S640 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX220 HS grades against the S640 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon SX220 HS and Nikon Coolpix S640. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Nikon S640 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX220 HS has got outside measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Nikon S640 has sizing of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S640 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX220 HS vs the S640.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and S640 is 96 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX220 HS and S640.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files but you should always consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent SX220 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.