Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm Z37

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SX220 HS versus Fujifilm Z37, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was released 19 months later than the Fujifilm Z37 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX220 HS matches up against the Fujifilm Z37 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon SX220 HS & Fujifilm FinePix Z37. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Fujifilm Z37 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX220 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Fujifilm Z37 has sizing of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX220 HS versus Fujifilm Z37 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX220 HS compared to the Fujifilm Z37.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and Fujifilm Z37 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and Fujifilm Z37.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX220 HS to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX220 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.