Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm XF1

Following is a complete assessment of the Canon SX220 HS versus Fujifilm XF1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) is fairly similar but the SX220 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The SX220 HS was released 19 months prior to the Fujifilm XF1 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX220 HS scores versus the Fujifilm XF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon SX220 HS & Fujifilm XF1. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Fujifilm XF1 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX220 HS has outside dimensions 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 XF1 has sizing of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX220 HS versus Fujifilm XF1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX220 HS versus the Fujifilm XF1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and Fujifilm XF1 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and Fujifilm XF1.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor sizes. The SX220 HS uses the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field trickier. The more aged SX220 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.