Clicky

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm X20

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
48
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot S100 front
 
Fujifilm X20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm X20 Key Specs

Canon S100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released December 2011
  • Replaced the Canon S95
  • Replacement is Canon S110
Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X30
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm X20 Overview

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.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

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.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Fujifilm X20

 S100 Fujifilm X20 
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Canon S100

 Fujifilm X20 S100 
RevealedApril 2013December 2011More recent by 16 months

Common features in the Canon S100 and Fujifilm X20

 S100 Fujifilm X20 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm X20 Physical Comparison

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).

Take a look at the Canon S100 vs Fujifilm X20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm X20 size comparison

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

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm X20 top view buttons comparison

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm X20 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm X20 sensor size comparison

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S100 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography features
44
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
46
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/1,000s)
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Street Comparison

Canon S100 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (353 grams)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Sports Comparison

Canon S100 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Sports photography camera
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery power (200 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery pack (270 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Travel Comparison

Canon S100 Travel photography information
Fujifilm X20 Travel photography information
61
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
60
great battery pack (270 per charge)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (353 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Landscape Comparison

Canon S100 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Landscape photography camera
50
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
55
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (270 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S100
Vlogging with Fujifilm X20
36
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (353g)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm X20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S100 and Fujifilm X20
 Canon PowerShot S100Fujifilm X20
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot S100 Fujifilm X20
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-12-22 2013-04-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/1.7" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.8 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 85 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 198 grams (0.44 lb) 353 grams (0.78 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 153 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images 270 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $429 $500