Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung CL5

Below, we are matching up the Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung CL5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the SX220 HS (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The SX220 HS was released 24 months later than the CL5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX220 HS matches up vs the CL5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon SX220 HS and Samsung CL5. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Samsung CL5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX220 HS enjoys outer measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung CL5 has specifications of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX220 HS and the CL5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and CL5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The graphic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX220 HS and CL5.

To sum up, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX220 HS featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Canon SX220 HS will give you more detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX220 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.