Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm F800EXR

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm F800EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the SX220 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX220 HS was announced 17 months earlier than the Fujifilm F800EXR which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX220 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm F800EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon SX220 HS & Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX220 HS offers outer 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) while the Fujifilm F800EXR has measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX220 HS compared to the Fujifilm F800EXR.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and Fujifilm F800EXR is 96 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX220 HS and Fujifilm F800EXR.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX220 HS using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm F800EXR will render more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX220 HS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.