Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung TL220

Lets look closer at the Canon SX620 HS and Samsung TL220, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and TL220 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was manufactured 6 years later than the TL220 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX620 HS matches up versus the TL220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Samsung TL220. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX620 HS comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX620 HS and Samsung TL220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX620 HS versus the TL220.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and TL220 is 93 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and TL220.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX620 HS to deliver extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX620 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.