Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon D3000

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon D3000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the D3000 (10MP) is very similar but the SX220 HS (1/2.3") and D3000 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The SX220 HS was unveiled 15 months later than the D3000 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon D3000 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX220 HS grades against the D3000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon SX220 HS and Nikon D3000. The full galleries are available at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Nikon D3000 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. 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) and the Nikon D3000 has proportions of 126mm x 97mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX220 HS compared to the D3000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX220 HS and D3000 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Often, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and D3000.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX220 HS with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Canon SX220 HS will offer you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The fresher SX220 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.