Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung WB1100F

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX220 HS and Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was revealed 3 years earlier than the WB1100F and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX220 HS grades versus the WB1100F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon SX220 HS and Samsung WB1100F. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX220 HS features external 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 WB1100F has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") having a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX220 HS and Samsung WB1100F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX220 HS vs the WB1100F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and WB1100F is 96 and 67 respectively.

Typically, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX220 HS and WB1100F.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB1100F to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older SX220 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.