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Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm JX550

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon SX220 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
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Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Key Specs

Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released February 2011
Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX220 HS and Fujifilm JX550, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX220 HS was revealed 11 months before the Fujifilm JX550 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX220 HS grades vs the Fujifilm JX550 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Fujifilm JX550

 SX220 HS Fujifilm JX550 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Canon SX220 HS

 Fujifilm JX550 SX220 HS 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2011Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Fujifilm JX550

 SX220 HS Fujifilm JX550 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX220 HS has got physical measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm JX550 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX220 HS and Fujifilm JX550 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX220 HS vs the Fujifilm JX550.

Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and Fujifilm JX550 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX220 HS and Fujifilm JX550.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm JX550 to offer more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged SX220 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Street photography info
Fujifilm JX550 Street photography info
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
lighter than competition (113 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX220 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm JX550
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excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography advice
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has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (392mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competition (113 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography features
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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reasonably wide (26mm)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Vlogging features
Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging features
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing mic support
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reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Fujifilm JX550
 Canon SX220 HSFujifilm FinePix JX550
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon SX220 HS Fujifilm FinePix JX550
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-02-07 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 113 gr (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
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