Canon SX220 HS vs Sony H55

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX220 HS vs Sony H55, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was launched 8 months later than the H55 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX220 HS scores vs the H55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon SX220 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX220 HS has outer 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) and the Sony H55 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX220 HS compared to the H55.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX220 HS and H55 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Normally, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX220 HS and H55.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony H55 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX220 HS provides an edge in sensor technology.