Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung NX20

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon SX220 HS and Samsung NX20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the SX220 HS (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX220 HS was unveiled 14 months prior to the NX20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX220 HS scores vs the NX20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon SX220 HS and Samsung NX20. The full galleries are available at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX220 HS has exterior measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung NX20 has sizing of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX220 HS and Samsung NX20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX220 HS and the NX20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and NX20 is 96 and 83 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The visual below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and NX20.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX220 HS with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX20 will result in extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older SX220 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.