Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S6500

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S6500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and S6500 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was brought out 23 months before the S6500 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX220 HS matches up versus the S6500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon SX220 HS & Nikon Coolpix S6500. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Nikon S6500 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX220 HS has got physical measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Nikon S6500 has measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX220 HS and the S6500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and S6500 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and S6500.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S6500 to deliver more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX220 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.