Canon SX220 HS vs Sony W560

Below is a detailed overview of the Canon SX220 HS and Sony W560, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was released 2 months later than the W560 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX220 HS grades against the W560 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon SX220 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Sony W560 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX220 HS has physical dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony W560 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX220 HS against the W560.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and W560 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and W560.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony W560 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.