Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm S8200

In this article, we are comparing the Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was released 23 months earlier than the Fujifilm S8200 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX220 HS grades vs the Fujifilm S8200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon SX220 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S8200. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S8200 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon SX220 HS has outside dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8200 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX220 HS versus the Fujifilm S8200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and Fujifilm S8200 is 96 and 61 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and Fujifilm S8200.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S8200 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older SX220 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.