Canon S200 vs Fujifilm X20

Lets take a closer look at the Canon S200 vs Fujifilm X20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) is very close but the S200 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S200 was introduced 10 months after the Fujifilm X20 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S200 scores against the Fujifilm X20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S200 & Fujifilm X20. The whole galleries are available at Canon S200 Gallery & Fujifilm X20 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon S200 features external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Fujifilm X20 has specifications of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S200 compared to the Fujifilm X20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S200 and Fujifilm X20 is 93 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S200 and Fujifilm X20.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S200 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm X20 will render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S200 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.