Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB2200F

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX610 HS and Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and WB2200F (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was introduced 13 months later than the WB2200F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX610 HS scores vs the WB2200F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Samsung WB2200F. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Samsung WB2200F Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX610 HS has outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB2200F has proportions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") and a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX610 HS and Samsung WB2200F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX610 HS compared to the WB2200F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and WB2200F is 93 and 59 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and WB2200F.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SX610 HS to give extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX610 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.