Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung NX2000

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX220 HS versus Samsung NX2000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the SX220 HS (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The SX220 HS was launched 3 years prior to the NX2000 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX220 HS scores versus the NX2000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon SX220 HS & Samsung NX2000. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX220 HS provides outside 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) while the Samsung NX2000 has proportions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX220 HS versus Samsung NX2000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX220 HS vs the NX2000.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX220 HS and NX2000 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Usually, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and NX2000.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX220 HS because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX2000 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older SX220 HS will be behind in sensor innovation.