Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm J30

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX220 HS versus Fujifilm J30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was revealed 19 months after the Fujifilm J30 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX220 HS scores versus the Fujifilm J30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon SX220 HS & Fujifilm FinePix J30. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Fujifilm J30 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX220 HS has got external dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Fujifilm J30 has measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX220 HS vs the Fujifilm J30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and Fujifilm J30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX220 HS and Fujifilm J30.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of images although you will want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more recent SX220 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.