Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung TL225

Below is a thorough overview of the Canon SX220 HS versus Samsung TL225, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was manufactured 19 months later than the TL225 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX220 HS grades against the TL225 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon SX220 HS & Samsung TL225. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Samsung TL225 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX220 HS comes with external dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung TL225 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX220 HS versus Samsung TL225 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX220 HS and the TL225.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX220 HS and TL225 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and TL225.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer SX220 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.