Canon SX220 HS vs Pentax VS20

Let's look closer at the Canon SX220 HS and Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was introduced 11 months earlier than the VS20 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX220 HS grades vs the VS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon SX220 HS & Pentax Optio VS20. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX220 HS has outside 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 Pentax VS20 has specifications of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX220 HS and the VS20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and VS20 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX220 HS and VS20.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Pentax VS20 to resolve greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SX220 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.