Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung NX mini

Here is a extended review of the Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung NX mini, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the SX220 HS (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX220 HS was released 4 years before the NX mini and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX220 HS grades against the NX mini when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon SX220 HS and Samsung NX mini. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX220 HS provides external measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung NX mini has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung NX mini in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX220 HS and the NX mini.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX220 HS and NX mini is 96 and 93 respectively.

Usually, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The visual below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and NX mini.

Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX220 HS because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX mini will give greater detail as a result of its extra 8.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older SX220 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.