Canon SX220 HS vs Sony W730

The following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX220 HS versus Sony W730, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and W730 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was brought out 23 months prior to the W730 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX220 HS scores vs the W730 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon SX220 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX220 HS provides exterior 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 W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX220 HS and the W730.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX220 HS and W730 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX220 HS and W730.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W730 to offer more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX220 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.