Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm S4000

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm S4000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the S4000 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was announced 2 months later than the S4000 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX220 HS grades versus the S4000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon SX220 HS & FujiFilm FinePix S4000. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & FujiFilm S4000 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX220 HS offers physical dimensions 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 S4000 has specifications of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX220 HS vs the S4000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and S4000 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and S4000.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the FujiFilm S4000 to provide greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively.