Canon SX220 HS vs Sony HX1

Here, we are evaluating the Canon SX220 HS vs Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the SX220 HS (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX220 HS was manufactured 22 months after the HX1 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX220 HS grades vs the HX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon SX220 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX220 HS enjoys physical 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) and the Sony HX1 has dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX220 HS vs Sony HX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX220 HS vs the HX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and HX1 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and HX1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX220 HS because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon SX220 HS will show greater detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent SX220 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.