Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SX220 HS versus Fujifilm S1 Pro, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro DSLR by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and the SX220 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S1 Pro (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The SX220 HS was announced 10 years later than the Fujifilm S1 Pro and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX220 HS grades versus the Fujifilm S1 Pro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon SX220 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S1 Pro Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX220 HS enjoys outer 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) and the Fujifilm S1 Pro has measurements of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX220 HS versus Fujifilm S1 Pro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX220 HS vs the Fujifilm S1 Pro.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and Fujifilm S1 Pro is 96 and 56 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The visual here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX220 HS and Fujifilm S1 Pro.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX220 HS with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX220 HS will offer you extra detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX220 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.