Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung TL220

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX30 IS versus Samsung TL220, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was launched 14 months after the TL220 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX30 IS matches up against the TL220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS & Samsung TL220. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX30 IS Gallery & Samsung TL220 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX30 IS comes with external measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX30 IS and the TL220.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and TL220 is 64 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX30 IS and TL220.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX30 IS to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher SX30 IS will have an advantage in sensor technology.