Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung SL202

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon SX220 HS versus Samsung SL202, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was announced 24 months later than the SL202 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX220 HS grades vs the SL202 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon SX220 HS & Samsung SL202. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Samsung SL202 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX220 HS provides external dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung SL202 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX220 HS versus Samsung SL202 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX220 HS against the SL202.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX220 HS and SL202 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The photograph below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX220 HS and SL202.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX220 HS to give you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent SX220 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.