Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR

The following is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX220 HS and FujiFilm F300EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the F300EXR (12MP) is very similar but the SX220 HS (1/2.3") and F300EXR (1/2") feature totally different sensor size.

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The SX220 HS was unveiled 7 months after the F300EXR so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX220 HS scores versus the F300EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon SX220 HS and FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX220 HS enjoys outer measurements 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 FujiFilm F300EXR has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX220 HS against the F300EXR.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and F300EXR is 96 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX220 HS and F300EXR.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The SX220 HS provides the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field more difficult. The more modern SX220 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.