Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm AV200
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Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Announced July 2010
- Older Model is Canon SX10 IS
- Renewed by Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
- 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
- Announced January 2011
- Other Name is FinePix AV205

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 Overview
Below is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX20 IS and FujiFilm AV200, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the AV200 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX20 IS was announced 6 months earlier than the AV200 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm AV200 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX20 IS matches up versus the AV200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS & FujiFilm FinePix AV200. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX20 IS Gallery & FujiFilm AV200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the FujiFilm AV200
SX20 IS | AV200 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Canon SX20 IS
AV200 | SX20 IS | |||
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Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and FujiFilm AV200
SX20 IS | AV200 | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | ![]() | January 2011 | Same age |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX20 IS has physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm AV200 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX20 IS and FujiFilm AV200 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX20 IS and the AV200.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX20 IS and AV200 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX20 IS and AV200.
Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the FujiFilm AV200 to provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively.

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | FujiFilm FinePix AV200 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | FujiFilm FinePix AV200 |
Also called as | - | FinePix AV205 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-07-06 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/2.9-5.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/500 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 600g (1.32 lb) | 168g (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 180 images |
Battery form | - | AA |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $500 | $0 |