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Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon SX220 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Key Specs

Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2011
FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm HS30EXR
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Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon SX220 HS versus FujiFilm HS20 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and HS20 EXR (16MP) and the SX220 HS (1/2.3") and HS20 EXR (1/2") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX220 HS was introduced 2 months later than the HS20 EXR so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX220 HS scores versus the HS20 EXR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 SX220 HS HS20 EXR 
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Canon SX220 HS

 HS20 EXR SX220 HS 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 SX220 HS HS20 EXR 
LaunchedFebruary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX220 HS has outside 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) while the FujiFilm HS20 EXR has proportions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX220 HS versus FujiFilm HS20 EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX220 HS against the HS20 EXR.

Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and HS20 EXR is 96 and 58 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX220 HS and HS20 EXR.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX220 HS having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will offer you more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively.

Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
38
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detect focus
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Street photography details
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2")
heavier than competitors in class (730g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX220 HS
Sports photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
36
excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (210 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Travel photography factors
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography factors
60
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (392mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery (210 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
51
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (730 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Landscape photography information
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography information
41
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery (210 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Vlogging highlights
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging highlights
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (730g)
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Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and FujiFilm HS20 EXR
 Canon SX220 HSFujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon SX220 HS FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR
Also Known as - FinePix HS22 EXR
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-02-07 2011-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 80 fps), 320 x 112 (320 fps), 320 x 240 (160 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 730 gr (1.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $399 $600