Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm S8500

Below is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm S8500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was unveiled 23 months prior to the Fujifilm S8500 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX220 HS grades against the Fujifilm S8500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon SX220 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S8500. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S8500 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX220 HS has exterior 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 S8500 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).

Contrast the Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm S8500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX220 HS compared to the Fujifilm S8500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and Fujifilm S8500 is 96 and 61 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and Fujifilm S8500.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm S8500 to give greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older SX220 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.