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Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon SX220 HS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2011
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX220 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was brought out 18 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 3G making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX220 HS grades against the Galaxy Camera 3G with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 SX220 HS Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution461k0kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Canon SX220 HS

 Galaxy Camera 3G SX220 HS 
IntroducedAugust 2012February 2011More recent by 18 months
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 SX220 HS Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX220 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX220 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX220 HS versus the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and Galaxy Camera 3G is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX220 HS and Galaxy Camera 3G.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to render extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older SX220 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography information
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has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
comes with face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Sports photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography details
36
incredible zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
45
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Travel photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography factors
60
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (392mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery life (210 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
pretty wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Landscape photography camera
42
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery life (210 shots)
no Timelapse mode
47
pretty wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Vlogging features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging features
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
37
pretty wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
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Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Canon SX220 HSSamsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon SX220 HS Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-02-07 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 -
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 305 grams (0.67 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $399 $606