Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung SH100

Below is a complete assessment of the Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung SH100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was launched 2 months later than the SH100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX220 HS grades vs the SH100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon SX220 HS and Samsung SH100. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Samsung SH100 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX220 HS has got outer dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung SH100 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung SH100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX220 HS versus the SH100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and SH100 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and SH100.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung SH100 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.