Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung WB30F

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung WB30F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was released 23 months before the WB30F which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX220 HS grades versus the WB30F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon SX220 HS & Samsung WB30F. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Samsung WB30F Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX220 HS provides exterior dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX220 HS vs the WB30F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and WB30F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The graphic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX220 HS and WB30F.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung WB30F to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SX220 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.