Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR
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Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon SX220 HS and FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
SX220 HS | HS20 EXR | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Canon SX220 HS
HS20 EXR | SX220 HS | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and FujiFilm HS20 EXR
SX220 HS | HS20 EXR | |||
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Launched | February 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Specifications
Canon SX220 HS | FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | |
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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 |