Canon SX220 HS vs Sony TX200V

On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX220 HS vs Sony TX200V, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and TX200V (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was unveiled 11 months earlier than the TX200V so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX220 HS scores versus the TX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon SX220 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The full galleries are available at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX220 HS has got outer dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony TX200V has dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX220 HS vs Sony TX200V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX220 HS compared to the TX200V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and TX200V is 96 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and TX200V.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony TX200V to provide you with extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older SX220 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.