Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm S2950

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX220 HS versus FujiFilm S2950, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the S2950 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was revealed 2 months later than the S2950 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX220 HS matches up versus the S2950 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon SX220 HS & FujiFilm FinePix S2950. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & FujiFilm S2950 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX220 HS provides outer measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the FujiFilm S2950 has specifications of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX220 HS versus FujiFilm S2950 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX220 HS against the S2950.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and S2950 is 96 and 76 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX220 HS and S2950.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the FujiFilm S2950 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.