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Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
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Canon SX220 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Key Specs

Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released February 2011
FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ305
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Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Canon SX220 HS and FujiFilm JZ300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the JZ300 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was introduced 13 months later than the JZ300 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX220 HS grades versus the JZ300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the FujiFilm JZ300

 SX220 HS JZ300 
ReleasedFebruary 2011February 2010Fresher by 13 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Canon SX220 HS

 JZ300 SX220 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and FujiFilm JZ300

 SX220 HS JZ300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX220 HS enjoys outer 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 JZ300 has specifications of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX220 HS compared to the JZ300.

Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and JZ300 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The visual below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and JZ300.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX220 HS should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detection focus
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX220 HS
Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ300
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excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Travel photography info
FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography info
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has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (392mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (210 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery (210 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Vlogging details
FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging details
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and FujiFilm JZ300
 Canon SX220 HSFujiFilm FinePix JZ300
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon SX220 HS FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
Also called as - FinePix JZ305
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-02-07 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $399 $180