Canon SX220 HS vs Sony HX20V

Below is a extended analysis of the Canon SX220 HS versus Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was brought out 17 months prior to the HX20V making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX220 HS grades against the HX20V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon SX220 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX220 HS has exterior dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX220 HS versus Sony HX20V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX220 HS and the HX20V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and HX20V is 96 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and HX20V.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX20V to provide you with more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SX220 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.