Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Below is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was announced 2 years later than the Fujifilm S8100fd and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX220 HS scores against the Fujifilm S8100fd in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon SX220 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX220 HS enjoys external 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) while the Fujifilm S8100fd has measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX220 HS versus the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and Fujifilm S8100fd is 96 and 75 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The visual below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and Fujifilm S8100fd.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SX220 HS to produce extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern SX220 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.