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Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
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Canon SX220 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
20
Overall
27

Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Key Specs

Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2011
Fujifilm Z33WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched July 2009
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Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon SX220 HS and Fujifilm Z33WP, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was revealed 20 months later than the Fujifilm Z33WP which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX220 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm Z33WP when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 SX220 HS Fujifilm Z33WP 
LaunchedFebruary 2011July 2009More recent by 20 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Canon SX220 HS

 Fujifilm Z33WP SX220 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Fujifilm Z33WP

 SX220 HS Fujifilm Z33WP 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX220 HS features physical 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) while the Fujifilm Z33WP has dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX220 HS and Fujifilm Z33WP in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX220 HS vs the Fujifilm Z33WP.

Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and Fujifilm Z33WP is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP top view buttons comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX220 HS and Fujifilm Z33WP.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX220 HS to render greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer SX220 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm Z33WP Portrait photography details
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manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Street photography factors
Fujifilm Z33WP Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
weather proof
lighter than others (110g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm Z33WP Sports photography factors
36
incredible zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
23
weather proof
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm Z33WP as a Travel photography camera
60
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (392mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery life (210 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than others (110 grams)
weather proof
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm Z33WP Landscape photography info
41
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery life (210 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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weather proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging factors
34
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
25
lighter than others (110g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Fujifilm Z33WP
 Canon SX220 HSFujifilm FinePix Z33WP
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon SX220 HS Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2011-02-07 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus range 5cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 110 gr (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $399 $197