Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm S4800

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SX220 HS and Fujifilm S4800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was brought out 24 months prior to the Fujifilm S4800 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX220 HS grades against the Fujifilm S4800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon SX220 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S4800. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S4800 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX220 HS features outside dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Fujifilm S4800 has proportions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs).

See the Canon SX220 HS and Fujifilm S4800 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX220 HS versus the Fujifilm S4800.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and Fujifilm S4800 is 96 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and Fujifilm S4800.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S4800 to result in greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX220 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.