Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S9100

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was unveiled 5 months earlier than the S9100 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX220 HS scores against the S9100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon SX220 HS and Nikon Coolpix S9100. The full galleries are available at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Nikon S9100 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX220 HS has got 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) whilst the Nikon S9100 has measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S9100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX220 HS against the S9100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and S9100 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX220 HS and S9100.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs although you should always take the production date of the products into consideration.