Canon SX220 HS vs Sony H200

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX220 HS versus Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and H200 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was brought out 23 months prior to the H200 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX220 HS grades versus the H200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon SX220 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Sony H200 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX220 HS provides outer dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX220 HS compared to the H200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and H200 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and H200.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony H200 to show more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older SX220 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.