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Canon S90 vs Fujifilm X20

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S90 front
 
Fujifilm X20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47

Canon S90 vs Fujifilm X20 Key Specs

Canon S90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 31mm
  • Revealed April 2010
  • New Model is Canon S95
Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X30
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Canon S90 vs Fujifilm X20 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Canon S90 and Fujifilm X20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) is very comparable but the S90 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The S90 was revealed 4 years before the Fujifilm X20 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the S90 matches up versus the Fujifilm X20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Fujifilm X20

 S90 Fujifilm X20 
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Canon S90

 Fujifilm X20 S90 
ReleasedApril 2013April 2010Newer by 37 months

Common features in the Canon S90 and Fujifilm X20

 S90 Fujifilm X20 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon S90 vs Fujifilm X20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon S90 enjoys outer measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Fujifilm X20 has sizing 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S90 versus the Fujifilm X20.

Canon S90 vs Fujifilm X20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S90 and Fujifilm X20 is 92 and 83 respectively.

Canon S90 vs Fujifilm X20 top view buttons comparison

Canon S90 vs Fujifilm X20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S90 and Fujifilm X20.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S90 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Fujifilm X20 will show extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged S90 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon S90 vs Fujifilm X20 sensor size comparison

Canon S90 vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S90 vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S90 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Portrait photography camera
40
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
47
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/1,000s)
supports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon S90 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Street photography camera
64
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than competitors in class (353g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon S90
Sports photography with Fujifilm X20
27
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery pack (270 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon S90 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Travel photography camera
63
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
61
great battery pack (270 shots)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (353 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S90 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography factors
52
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse mode
55
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (270 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S90 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm X20 Vlogging factors
31
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
31
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (353 grams)
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Canon S90 vs Fujifilm X20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S90 and Fujifilm X20
 Canon PowerShot S90Fujifilm X20
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot S90 Fujifilm X20
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-04-08 2013-04-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD 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 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
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 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 4.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.8 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 85%
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.50 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500s 1/1000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 gr (0.43 lbs) 353 gr (0.78 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 185 not tested
Other
Battery life - 270 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $599 $500