Canon SX220 HS vs Sony A7 II

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX220 HS and Sony A7 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the SX220 HS (1/2.3") and A7 II (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX220 HS was brought out 4 years prior to the A7 II which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX220 HS grades vs the A7 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon SX220 HS and Sony Alpha A7 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Sony A7 II Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX220 HS features external measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX220 HS and the A7 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and A7 II is 96 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX220 HS and A7 II.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX220 HS due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7 II will resolve extra detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged SX220 HS is going to be behind in sensor technology.