Canon SX220 HS vs Sony HX10V

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon SX220 HS vs Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was announced 12 months prior to the HX10V which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX220 HS matches up vs the HX10V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon SX220 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX220 HS provides outside dimensions 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 HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX220 HS vs the HX10V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX220 HS and HX10V is 96 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and HX10V.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony HX10V to offer you more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older SX220 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.