Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

The following is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX220 HS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was announced 18 months before the Galaxy Camera 4G making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX220 HS grades against the Galaxy Camera 4G with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon SX220 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX220 HS features external measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX220 HS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX220 HS versus the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and Galaxy Camera 4G is 96 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to offer greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SX220 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.