Canon SX220 HS vs Sony HX50V

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SX220 HS versus Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was introduced 3 years earlier than the HX50V and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX220 HS grades vs the HX50V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon SX220 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX220 HS features exterior measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX220 HS versus the HX50V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX220 HS and HX50V is 96 and 89 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and HX50V.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX50V to give extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older SX220 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.