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Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm AV200

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 Key Specs

Canon SX20 IS
(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
FujiFilm AV200
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the FujiFilm AV200

 SX20 IS AV200 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Canon SX20 IS

 AV200 SX20 IS 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and FujiFilm AV200

 SX20 IS AV200 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2011Same age
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 size comparison

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

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Portrait photography features
FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography features
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focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm AV200 as a Street photography camera
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fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average (600g)
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no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm AV200 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX20 IS
Travel photography with FujiFilm AV200
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flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (600 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (180 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Landscape photography information
FujiFilm AV200 Landscape photography information
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focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm AV200 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
heavier than average (600 grams)
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wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and FujiFilm AV200
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISFujiFilm FinePix AV200
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