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Canon 20Da vs Fujifilm S1

Portability
59
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 20Da front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50

Canon 20Da vs Fujifilm S1 Key Specs

Canon 20Da
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
  • Released June 2005
Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Released January 2014
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Canon 20Da vs Fujifilm S1 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Canon 20Da and Fujifilm S1, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 20Da (8MP) and Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the 20Da (APS-C) and Fujifilm S1 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The 20Da was launched 9 years prior to the Fujifilm S1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 20Da being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 20Da grades against the Fujifilm S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20Da over the Fujifilm S1

 20Da Fujifilm S1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Canon 20Da

 Fujifilm S1 20Da 
ReleasedJanuary 2014June 2005More modern by 104 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution920k118kSharper screen (+802k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon 20Da and Fujifilm S1

 20Da Fujifilm S1 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon 20Da vs Fujifilm S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 20Da features outside dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") and a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S1 has dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the 20Da vs the Fujifilm S1.

Canon 20Da vs Fujifilm S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 20Da and Fujifilm S1 is 59 and 60 respectively.

Canon 20Da vs Fujifilm S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 20Da vs Fujifilm S1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 20Da and Fujifilm S1.

Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 20Da due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm S1 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged 20Da will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 20Da vs Fujifilm S1 sensor size comparison

Canon 20Da vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 20Da vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 20Da Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography advice
51
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
low MP (8MP)
56
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 20Da
Street photography with Fujifilm S1
53
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
58
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (680g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 20Da Sports photography info
Fujifilm S1 Sports photography info
44
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
57
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 20Da Travel photography factors
Fujifilm S1 Travel photography factors
42
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
low MP (8MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
63
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
weather sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than competition (680g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 20Da as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S1 as a Landscape photography camera
46
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (1.8 inches)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
58
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 20Da Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm S1 Vlogging highlights
9
no video shooting
57
quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (680g)
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Canon 20Da vs Fujifilm S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20Da and Fujifilm S1
 Canon EOS 20DaFujifilm FinePix S1
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS 20Da Fujifilm FinePix S1
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2005-06-01 2014-01-06
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3504 x 2336 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 326 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 1.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 118 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 97%
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 8.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 770 grams (1.70 lbs) 680 grams (1.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3")
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 - 350 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-85
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $1,499 $400