Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung ST95

Following is a detailed review of the Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung ST95, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and ST95 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was brought out about the same time to the ST95 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX220 HS grades versus the ST95 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon SX220 HS and Samsung ST95. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Samsung ST95 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX220 HS has got outside dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung ST95 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung ST95 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX220 HS and the ST95.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX220 HS and ST95 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX220 HS and ST95.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung ST95 to give you more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively.