Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung TL205

Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX220 HS and Samsung TL205, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was introduced 14 months later than the TL205 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX220 HS scores against the TL205 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon SX220 HS & Samsung TL205. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Samsung TL205 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX220 HS enjoys physical measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung TL205 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX220 HS and Samsung TL205 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX220 HS and the TL205.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX220 HS and TL205 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and TL205.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should take the age of the products into consideration. The more recent SX220 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.