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Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR 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
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Old Model is Canon SX10 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX30 IS
FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix F305EXR
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Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon SX20 IS and FujiFilm F300EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the F300EXR (12MP) is fairly close but the SX20 IS (1/2.3") and F300EXR (1/2") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX20 IS was brought out within a month of the F300EXR which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX20 IS scores versus the F300EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 SX20 IS F300EXR 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Canon SX20 IS

 F300EXR SX20 IS 
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and FujiFilm F300EXR

 SX20 IS F300EXR 
RevealedJuly 2010July 2010Same age
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX20 IS features outer measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the FujiFilm F300EXR has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX20 IS and FujiFilm F300EXR in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX20 IS versus the F300EXR.

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX20 IS and F300EXR is 65 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX20 IS and F300EXR.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The SX20 IS features the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field trickier.

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX20 IS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
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has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX20 IS
Street photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
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screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average in class (600g)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm F300EXR as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Travel photography advice
FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography advice
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flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (600 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Landscape photography info
FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography info
35
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm F300EXR as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
heavier than average in class (600 grams)
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and FujiFilm F300EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISFujiFilm FinePix F300EXR
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX20 IS FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR
Also Known as - FinePix F305EXR
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2010-07-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 EXR
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 grams (1.32 pounds) 215 grams (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $500 $280