Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm F70EXR

Here is a complete review of the Canon SX220 HS versus FujiFilm F70EXR, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the F70EXR (10MP) is very similar but the SX220 HS (1/2.3") and F70EXR (1/2") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The SX220 HS was announced 19 months later than the F70EXR making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX220 HS matches up versus the F70EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon SX220 HS & FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX220 HS features physical 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 FujiFilm F70EXR has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX220 HS and the F70EXR.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and F70EXR is 96 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and F70EXR.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX220 HS with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Canon SX220 HS will deliver greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX220 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.