Canon SX220 HS vs Sony T90

The following is a extended overview of the Canon SX220 HS versus Sony T90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was released 24 months after the T90 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX220 HS matches up versus the T90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon SX220 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Sony T90 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX220 HS enjoys 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) while the Sony T90 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX220 HS compared to the T90.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and T90 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX220 HS and T90.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX220 HS will have an advantage in sensor tech.