Canon SX220 HS vs Sony TX9

Here, we are comparing the Canon SX220 HS vs Sony TX9, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was revealed 8 months later than the TX9 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX220 HS scores against the TX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon SX220 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX220 HS provides external measurements 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 TX9 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX220 HS vs Sony TX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX220 HS vs the TX9.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and TX9 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX220 HS and TX9.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you really should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern SX220 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.