Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the HS20 EXR (16MP) is very close but the SX160 IS (1/2.3") and HS20 EXR (1/2") posses totally different sensor size.

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The SX160 IS was manufactured 2 years later than the HS20 EXR and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX160 IS grades against the HS20 EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX160 IS has physical dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) while the FujiFilm HS20 EXR has specifications of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX160 IS and the HS20 EXR.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and HS20 EXR is 86 and 58 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX160 IS and HS20 EXR.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor sizing. The SX160 IS contains the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field more challenging. The younger SX160 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.