Canon S90 vs Fujifilm X20

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S90 and Fujifilm X20. The full galleries are available at Canon S90 Gallery and Fujifilm X20 Gallery.

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.

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

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.