Canon SX220 HS vs Sony A580

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SX220 HS and Sony A580, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and A580 (16MP) and the SX220 HS (1/2.3") and A580 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The SX220 HS was manufactured 3 months before the A580 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX220 HS scores against the A580 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon SX220 HS & Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Sony A580 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX220 HS has got outside 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) whilst the Sony A580 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX220 HS and Sony A580 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX220 HS versus the A580.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and A580 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and A580.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX220 HS due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A580 will offer extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively.