Canon SX220 HS vs Sony W620

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX220 HS versus Sony W620, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was introduced 11 months prior to the W620 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX220 HS matches up versus the W620 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon SX220 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX220 HS provides outside 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 W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX220 HS versus Sony W620 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX220 HS and the W620.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and W620 is 96 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and W620.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony W620 to render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX220 HS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.