Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung ST600

Below is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung ST600, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was introduced 14 months later than the ST600 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX220 HS matches up versus the ST600 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon SX220 HS & Samsung ST600. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Samsung ST600 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX220 HS comes with exterior 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 ST600 has proportions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung ST600 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX220 HS compared to the ST600.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and ST600 is 96 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and ST600.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung ST600 to result in extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The younger SX220 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.