Canon PowerShot SX220 HS review

12.1MP, 14x zoom and 1080p video. Could this be the only camera you need?

Canon PowerShot SX220 HS

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Canon PowerShot SX220 HS: Price and specs

Price
£269.00 (SRP)

Sensor
Approx 12.1MP effective, 1/2.3in type back-illuminated CMOS type

Lens
28-392mm f/3.1-5.9

Memory
SD, SDHC, SDXC

Viewfinder
No

Video resolution
1920 x 1080 at 24 fps, 1280 x 720 at 30 fps, 640 x 480 at 30 fps, 320 x 240, 30 fps, Super Slow Motion Movie at 120fps and 240fps

ISO range
ISO 100-3200

Focus modes
Single, continuous, servo AF/AE, AF tracking, Face Detection

Max burst rate
Approx. 3.2fps (3MP High-speed Burst at approx. 8.1fps)

LCD
Wide 3in PureColor II G TFT, approx. 461,000 dots

Shutter speeds
15-1/3200 sec. (range varies by shooting mode)

Weight
Approx. 215g (including battery and memory card)

Dimensions
105.7 x 59.3 x 33.2mm

Power supply
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-5L (supplied)