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Canon SX220 HS vs Sony W530

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon SX220 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon SX220 HS vs Sony W530 Key Specs

Canon SX220 HS
(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
Sony W530
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Sony W530

 SX220 HS W530 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Canon SX220 HS

 W530 SX220 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Sony W530

 SX220 HS W530 
ReleasedFebruary 2011January 2011Same age
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX220 HS vs Sony W530 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Portrait photography information
Sony W530 Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
offers face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Street photography advice
Sony W530 Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Sports photography info
Sony W530 Sports photography info
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excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Travel photography advice
Sony W530 Travel photography advice
60
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (392mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery power (210 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W530 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
33
fairly wide (26mm)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX220 HS
Vlogging with Sony W530
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
26
fairly wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Canon SX220 HS vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Sony W530
 Canon SX220 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
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