Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung PL200

Below, we are evaluating the Canon SX220 HS versus Samsung PL200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was released 7 months after the PL200 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX220 HS grades vs the PL200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon SX220 HS and Samsung PL200. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX220 HS offers outside dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX220 HS and the PL200.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and PL200 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and PL200.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung PL200 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent SX220 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.