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Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon Z7

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon SX220 HS front
 
Nikon Z7 front
Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81

Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon Z7 Key Specs

Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2011
Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Released August 2018
  • Later Model is Nikon Z7 II
Photography Glossary

Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon Z7 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon Z7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the SX220 HS (1/2.3") and Z7 (Full frame) feature different sensor measurements.

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The SX220 HS was launched 8 years before the Z7 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX220 HS matches up versus the Z7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Nikon Z7

 SX220 HS Z7 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Canon SX220 HS

 Z7 SX220 HS 
ReleasedAugust 2018February 2011Fresher by 91 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k461kSharper screen (+1639k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Nikon Z7

 SX220 HS Z7 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX220 HS comes with physical dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Nikon Z7 has proportions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX220 HS versus the Z7.

Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon Z7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and Z7 is 96 and 62 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon Z7 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and Z7.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX220 HS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Nikon Z7 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 34MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older SX220 HS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon Z7 sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon Z7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Portrait photography features
Nikon Z7 Portrait photography features
38
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
features face detect focusing
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
86
has manual focus
amazing MP (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Street photography info
Nikon Z7 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
79
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch focus
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Sports photography information
Nikon Z7 Sports photography information
36
long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
low battery (330 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Travel photography advice
Nikon Z7 Travel photography advice
60
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (392mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
66
environment proofing
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
amazing MP (46 megapixels)
low battery (330 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Landscape photography details
Nikon Z7 Landscape photography details
41
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
low battery (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX220 HS
Vlogging with Nikon Z7
34
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
36
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
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Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon Z7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Nikon Z7
 Canon SX220 HSNikon Z7
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon SX220 HS Nikon Z7
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-02-07 2018-08-23
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Expeed 6
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 46MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 8256 x 5504
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 493
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Nikon Z
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 15
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.8x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 675g (1.49 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 99
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2668
Other
Battery life 210 pictures 330 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus XQD card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $399 $2,797