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Canon S95 vs Fujifilm X20

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S95 front
 
Fujifilm X20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46

Canon S95 vs Fujifilm X20 Key Specs

Canon S95
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 30mm
  • Announced November 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon S90
  • Refreshed by Canon S100
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
  • Launched April 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X30
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Canon S95 vs Fujifilm X20 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon S95 vs Fujifilm X20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) is pretty close but the S95 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") have different sensor size.

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The S95 was revealed 3 years prior to the Fujifilm X20 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S95 grades against the Fujifilm X20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Fujifilm X20

 S95 Fujifilm X20 
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Canon S95

 Fujifilm X20 S95 
LaunchedApril 2013November 2010More modern by 29 months

Common features in the Canon S95 and Fujifilm X20

 S95 Fujifilm X20 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon S95 vs Fujifilm X20 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon S95 comes with physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X20 has specifications of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).

Compare the Canon S95 vs Fujifilm X20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S95 vs the Fujifilm X20.

Canon S95 vs Fujifilm X20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S95 and Fujifilm X20 is 93 and 83 respectively.

Canon S95 vs Fujifilm X20 top view buttons comparison

Canon S95 vs Fujifilm X20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The picture below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S95 and Fujifilm X20.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S95 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm X20 will render greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged S95 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon S95 vs Fujifilm X20 sensor size comparison

Canon S95 vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S95 vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S95 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography info
40
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
46
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,000s)
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon S95 Street photography info
Fujifilm X20 Street photography info
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is small (2/3")
more heavy than competitors in class (353 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon S95 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm X20 Sports photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
good battery (270 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon S95 Travel photography details
Fujifilm X20 Travel photography details
64
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
60
good battery (270 shots)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (353 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S95 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography highlights
52
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse mode
55
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (270 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S95
Vlogging with Fujifilm X20
32
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
31
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (353 grams)
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Canon S95 vs Fujifilm X20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S95 and Fujifilm X20
 Canon PowerShot S95Fujifilm X20
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot S95 Fujifilm X20
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-11-23 2013-04-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 4.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 85 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 grams (0.43 pounds) 353 grams (0.78 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 153 not tested
Other
Battery life - 270 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots - 1
Retail pricing $495 $500