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Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
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Canon SX220 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR 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
  • Announced February 2011
Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
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Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the SX220 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") possess different sensor size.

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The SX220 HS was introduced 5 months prior to the Fujifilm F550 EXR which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX220 HS grades versus the Fujifilm F550 EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 SX220 HS Fujifilm F550 EXR 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Canon SX220 HS

 Fujifilm F550 EXR SX220 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Fujifilm F550 EXR

 SX220 HS Fujifilm F550 EXR 
ReleasedFebruary 2011July 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX220 HS has got external dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F550 EXR has sizing of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX220 HS against the Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX220 HS and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX220 HS and Fujifilm F550 EXR.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX220 HS having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will deliver more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography information
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has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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good resolution (16MP)
saves RAW formats
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Street photography information
Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
69
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (215g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Sports photography info
Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography info
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incredible zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Travel photography details
Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography details
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flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (392mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than others in class (215 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography features
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has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging highlights
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rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
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Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Fujifilm F550 EXR
 Canon SX220 HSFujifilm FinePix F550 EXR
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon SX220 HS Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-02-07 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVI MPEG4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 215 grams (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 39
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 158
Other
Battery life 210 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $399 $450