Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung ST700

Below is a complete comparison of the Canon SX220 HS versus Samsung ST700, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and ST700 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was launched 2 months later than the ST700 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX220 HS grades versus the ST700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon SX220 HS and Samsung ST700. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Samsung ST700 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX220 HS features outside 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) while the Samsung ST700 has specifications of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Canon SX220 HS versus Samsung ST700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX220 HS versus the ST700.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX220 HS and ST700 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and ST700.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung ST700 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.