Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung GX-1L

Below is a complete overview of the Canon SX220 HS and Samsung GX-1L, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the SX220 HS (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The SX220 HS was launched 5 years later than the GX-1L and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX220 HS grades against the GX-1L in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon SX220 HS and Samsung GX-1L. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX220 HS provides outer 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) whilst the Samsung GX-1L has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX220 HS and Samsung GX-1L in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX220 HS and the GX-1L.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX220 HS and GX-1L is 96 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and GX-1L.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX220 HS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Canon SX220 HS will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX220 HS should have an edge in sensor tech.