Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung WB210

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX220 HS versus Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was launched 5 months prior to the WB210 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX220 HS matches up vs the WB210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon SX220 HS and Samsung WB210. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX220 HS comes with external measurements 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) whilst the Samsung WB210 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX220 HS versus Samsung WB210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX220 HS versus the WB210.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and WB210 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The visual below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and WB210.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung WB210 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.