Nikon D800 vs Canon SX220 HS

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D800 Canon SX220 HS
      BrandNikonCanon
      ModelD800SX220 HS
      Predecessor ModelNikon D700
      Successor ModelNikon D810
      MSRPUS: $2999.95 UK: £2599.99 EU: €2829
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D800 Canon SX220 HS
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor FormatFX
      Sensor SizeFull Frame1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 24 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels36.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels36.3 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Nikon D800 Canon SX220 HS
      ProcessorEXPEED 3DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology
      Max Image Resolution7360 x 49124000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions6144 x 4912, 6144 x 4080, 5520 x 3680, 4800 x 3200, 4608 x 3680, 4608 x 3056, 3680 x 2456, 3600 x 2400, 3072 x 2456, 3072 x 2040, 2400 x 16004000 x 3000, 4000 x 2248, 4000 x 2664, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1200 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios5:4, 3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, Normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Nikon D800 Canon SX220 HS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus,
      AF Detection Range-2 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points519
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points150
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Nikon D800 Canon SX220 HS
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 392 mm
      Optical Zoom14x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.1 - 5.9
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D800 Canon SX220 HS
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing anglePureColor II TG TFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot461k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D800 Canon SX220 HS
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Depth-of-field previewYes
      Shutter Nikon D800 Canon SX220 HS
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/3200 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting4.0 fps3.2 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D800 Canon SX220 HS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain
      High-speed sync      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 1003.50 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/2000 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control using 91,000-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-700, or SB-400; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighting metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Nikon D800 Canon SX220 HS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Average
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock
      DXO Nikon D800 Canon SX220 HS
      DxO Low Light ISO2853
      DxO Color Depth25.3
      DxO Dynamic Range14.4
      DxO Overall Score95
      Video Nikon D800 Canon SX220 HS
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D800 Canon SX220 HS
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D800 Canon SX220 HS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Nikon D800 Canon SX220 HS
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D800 Canon SX220 HS
      Dimensions146 x 123 x 82 mm (5.75 x 4.84 x 3.23")106 x 59 x 33 mm (4.17 x 2.32 x 1.3")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1000 g (2.20 lb / 35.27 oz)
      Power and Storage Nikon D800 Canon SX220 HS
      Battery PackEN-EL15NB-5L
      Battery Life900 shots210 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA)      		Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus
      Other Nikon D800 Canon SX220 HS
      Self Timer 2 to 20 sec, 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 secYes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Virtual Horizon Camera IndicatorVirtual Horizon Camera Indicator
      Also visible in LiveView Modes
      Also visible in Viewfinder
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning


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