Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm F900EXR

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm F900EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the SX220 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") come with different sensor sizing.

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The SX220 HS was brought out 24 months prior to the Fujifilm F900EXR which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX220 HS grades vs the Fujifilm F900EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon SX220 HS and Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX220 HS comes with 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) and the Fujifilm F900EXR has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm F900EXR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX220 HS compared to the Fujifilm F900EXR.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX220 HS and Fujifilm F900EXR is 96 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX220 HS and Fujifilm F900EXR.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX220 HS due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm F900EXR will result in greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older SX220 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.