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Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
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Canon SX220 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
Portability
56
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Key Specs

Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2011
Fujifilm S2 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 142 x 131 x 80mm
  • Launched August 2002
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Replacement is Fujifilm S3 Pro
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Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon SX220 HS and Fujifilm S2 Pro, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro DSLR by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and the SX220 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX220 HS was manufactured 8 years after the Fujifilm S2 Pro which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX220 HS matches up against the Fujifilm S2 Pro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 SX220 HS Fujifilm S2 Pro 
LaunchedFebruary 2011August 2002Newer by 104 months
Display size3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution461k117kClearer display (+344k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Canon SX220 HS

 Fujifilm S2 Pro SX220 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Fujifilm S2 Pro

 SX220 HS Fujifilm S2 Pro 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX220 HS provides physical dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Fujifilm S2 Pro has measurements of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX220 HS and Fujifilm S2 Pro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX220 HS vs the Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and Fujifilm S2 Pro is 96 and 56 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro top view buttons comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX220 HS and Fujifilm S2 Pro.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX220 HS because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon SX220 HS will give you extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX220 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX220 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
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you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
has face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
MP count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX220 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
lighter than competitors (850g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm S2 Pro Sports photography factors
36
amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Travel photography camera
60
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (392mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery pack (210 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
lighter than competitors (850g)
environment sealing
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (6 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Landscape photography camera
41
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery pack (210 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
47
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
small screen (1.8")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
9
can't record video
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Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Fujifilm S2 Pro
 Canon SX220 HSFujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon SX220 HS Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Launched 2011-02-07 2002-08-02
Physical type Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4256 x 2848
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 1.8 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 117 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 92%
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 15.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds 1/125 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 850g (1.87 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots One One
Retail cost $399 $2,000