Canon SX220 HS vs Sony W530
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Canon SX220 HS vs Sony W530 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
- Released February 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
- Released January 2011

Canon SX220 HS vs Sony W530 Overview
The following is a extended comparison of the Canon SX220 HS and Sony W530, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX220 HS was released 2 months after the W530 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX220 HS grades vs the W530 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX220 HS vs Sony W530 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon SX220 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Sony W530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Sony W530
SX220 HS | W530 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Canon SX220 HS
W530 | SX220 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Sony W530
SX220 HS | W530 | |||
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Released | February 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Same age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Canon SX220 HS vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX220 HS provides physical 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 W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX220 HS and Sony W530 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX220 HS and the W530.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and W530 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX220 HS and W530.
Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony W530 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX220 HS vs Sony W530 Specifications
Canon SX220 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon SX220 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-02-07 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | PureColor II TG TFT LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 113 gr (0.25 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-5L | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $399 | $269 |