Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm SL240

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm SL240, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was announced 11 months earlier than the Fujifilm SL240 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX220 HS scores against the Fujifilm SL240 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon SX220 HS and Fujifilm FinePix SL240. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Fujifilm SL240 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX220 HS has outer measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Fujifilm SL240 has dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX220 HS versus the Fujifilm SL240.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and Fujifilm SL240 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The graphic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX220 HS and Fujifilm SL240.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm SL240 to give you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older SX220 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.