Canon S100 vs Fujifilm X20

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon S100 vs Fujifilm X20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) is pretty close but the S100 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S100 was announced 16 months prior to the Fujifilm X20 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S100 grades vs the Fujifilm X20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S100 & Fujifilm X20. The whole galleries are available at Canon S100 Gallery & Fujifilm X20 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon S100 features outside measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X20 has specifications of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S100 and the Fujifilm X20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and Fujifilm X20 is 93 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and Fujifilm X20.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The S100 contains the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field tougher. The older S100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.