Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm S1800
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Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Announced February 2010
- Additionally Known as FinePix S1880

Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Overview
Below is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm S1800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the S1800 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX220 HS was launched 13 months later than the S1800 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX220 HS grades vs the S1800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon SX220 HS and FujiFilm FinePix S1800. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and FujiFilm S1800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the FujiFilm S1800
SX220 HS | S1800 | |||
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Announced | February 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 13 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Canon SX220 HS
S1800 | SX220 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and FujiFilm S1800
SX220 HS | S1800 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX220 HS features physical measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S1800 has dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX220 HS vs the S1800.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX220 HS and S1800 is 96 and 78 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and S1800.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of files though you should always take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent SX220 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

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Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Specifications
Canon SX220 HS | FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon SX220 HS | FujiFilm FinePix S1800 |
Also called | - | FinePix S1880 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-02-07 | 2010-02-02 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface 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 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 28-504mm (18.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | PureColor II TG TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 99% |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 337 grams (0.74 lbs) |
Dimensions | 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-5L | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $399 | $180 |