Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung ST80

Lets look closer at the Canon SX220 HS and Samsung ST80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was unveiled 14 months later than the ST80 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX220 HS grades vs the ST80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon SX220 HS and Samsung ST80. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Samsung ST80 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX220 HS offers outer 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) whilst the Samsung ST80 has sizing of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX220 HS and Samsung ST80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX220 HS vs the ST80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and ST80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX220 HS and ST80.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung ST80 to result in more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX220 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.