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Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm S1800

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
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Canon SX220 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 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
  • Introduced February 2011
FujiFilm S1800
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the FujiFilm S1800

 SX220 HS S1800 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011February 2010More recent by 13 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Canon SX220 HS

 S1800 SX220 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and FujiFilm S1800

 SX220 HS S1800 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Portrait photography details
FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
features face detect focusing
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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manual focus not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Street photography information
FujiFilm S1800 Street photography information
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has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Sports photography information
FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography information
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great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Travel photography advice
FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography advice
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built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Landscape photography details
FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography details
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manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Vlogging factors
FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging factors
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and FujiFilm S1800
 Canon SX220 HSFujiFilm FinePix S1800
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