Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000

Let's look closer at the Canon SX220 HS versus Fujifilm SL1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was revealed 23 months before the Fujifilm SL1000 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX220 HS scores versus the Fujifilm SL1000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon SX220 HS and Fujifilm FinePix SL1000. The full galleries are available at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX220 HS has outer 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) while the Fujifilm SL1000 has measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") and a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX220 HS versus Fujifilm SL1000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX220 HS and the Fujifilm SL1000.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX220 HS and Fujifilm SL1000 is 96 and 61 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX220 HS and Fujifilm SL1000.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm SL1000 to show more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older SX220 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.