Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX220 HS versus FujiFilm F80EXR, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the F80EXR (12MP) is very close but the SX220 HS (1/2.3") and F80EXR (1/2") feature totally different sensor size.

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The SX220 HS was revealed 8 months after the F80EXR and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX220 HS matches up against the F80EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon SX220 HS and FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and FujiFilm F80EXR Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX220 HS provides outside measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the FujiFilm F80EXR has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX220 HS versus FujiFilm F80EXR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX220 HS vs the F80EXR.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and F80EXR is 96 and 92 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX220 HS and F80EXR.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor sizes. The SX220 HS uses the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier. The fresher SX220 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.