Canon SX220 HS vs Sony NEX-C3

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon SX220 HS versus Sony NEX-C3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the SX220 HS (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX220 HS was brought out 6 months prior to the NEX-C3 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX220 HS scores vs the NEX-C3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon SX220 HS & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX220 HS has got outside measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-C3 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX220 HS versus Sony NEX-C3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX220 HS against the NEX-C3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and NEX-C3 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX220 HS and NEX-C3.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX220 HS featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony NEX-C3 will offer you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively.