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Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm SL300

Portability
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Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
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Canon SX220 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
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Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm SL300 Key Specs

Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2011
Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm SL300 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX220 HS versus Fujifilm SL300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX220 HS was manufactured 11 months earlier than the Fujifilm SL300 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the SX220 HS scores vs the Fujifilm SL300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Fujifilm SL300

 SX220 HS Fujifilm SL300 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Canon SX220 HS

 Fujifilm SL300 SX220 HS 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2011More modern by 11 months

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Fujifilm SL300

 SX220 HS Fujifilm SL300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm SL300 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX220 HS enjoys outside measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Fujifilm SL300 has specifications of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX220 HS versus Fujifilm SL300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX220 HS vs the Fujifilm SL300.

Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm SL300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX220 HS and Fujifilm SL300 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm SL300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm SL300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX220 HS and Fujifilm SL300.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm SL300 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX220 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm SL300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography details
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you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
comes with face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Street photography factors
Fujifilm SL300 Street photography factors
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image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others (510g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Sports photography info
Fujifilm SL300 Sports photography info
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incredible zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography advice
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has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (510 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX220 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL300
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you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm SL300 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
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reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than others (510g)
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Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm SL300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Fujifilm SL300
 Canon SX220 HSFujifilm FinePix SL300
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon SX220 HS Fujifilm FinePix SL300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-02-07 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 510 grams (1.12 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 shots 300 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $399 $280