Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung TL220

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX70 HS and Samsung TL220, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and TL220 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was manufactured 9 years after the TL220 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX70 HS grades versus the TL220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Samsung TL220. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX70 HS has outer dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX70 HS and Samsung TL220 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX70 HS versus the TL220.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and TL220 is 63 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and TL220.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX70 HS to offer you more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer SX70 HS will have a benefit in sensor technology.