Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung DV300F

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX220 HS versus Samsung DV300F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was launched 10 months before the DV300F and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX220 HS matches up versus the DV300F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon SX220 HS & Samsung DV300F. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX220 HS has got outside dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX220 HS vs the DV300F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and DV300F is 96 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX220 HS and DV300F.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung DV300F to give extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SX220 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.