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Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
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Canon SX220 HS front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung HZ35W 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
  • Revealed February 2011
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Other Name is WB650
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Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was brought out 8 months later than the HZ35W and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX220 HS scores versus the HZ35W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Samsung HZ35W

 SX220 HS HZ35W 
RevealedFebruary 2011June 2010Fresher by 8 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Canon SX220 HS

 HZ35W SX220 HS 
Screen resolution614k461kClearer screen (+153k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Samsung HZ35W

 SX220 HS HZ35W 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX220 HS comes with outside measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX220 HS and the HZ35W.

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX220 HS and HZ35W is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and HZ35W.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos however you really should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The younger SX220 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
features face detection focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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has manual focus
provides face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Street photography info
Samsung HZ35W Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX220 HS
Sports photography with Samsung HZ35W
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excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX220 HS
Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
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built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (392mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competitors (245g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography advice
41
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Vlogging information
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging information
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Samsung HZ35W
 Canon SX220 HSSamsung HZ35W
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon SX220 HS Samsung HZ35W
Also called - WB650
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-02-07 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $399 $300