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Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR

Portability
65
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Key Specs

Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Superseded the Canon SX10 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX30 IS
FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Additionally Known as FinePix F75EXR
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Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Canon SX20 IS and FujiFilm F70EXR, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the F70EXR (10MP) is pretty well matched but the SX20 IS (1/2.3") and F70EXR (1/2") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The SX20 IS was released 12 months later than the F70EXR which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm F70EXR being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX20 IS scores versus the F70EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 SX20 IS F70EXR 
IntroducedJuly 2010July 2009More recent by 12 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Canon SX20 IS

 F70EXR SX20 IS 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and FujiFilm F70EXR

 SX20 IS F70EXR 
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX20 IS has external measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the FujiFilm F70EXR has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX20 IS and FujiFilm F70EXR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX20 IS vs the F70EXR.

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and F70EXR is 65 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX20 IS and F70EXR.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX20 IS due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Canon SX20 IS will give extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger SX20 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Portrait photography info
FujiFilm F70EXR Portrait photography info
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manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Street photography highlights
FujiFilm F70EXR Street photography highlights
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screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (600g)
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Sports photography factors
FujiFilm F70EXR Sports photography factors
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great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm F70EXR as a Travel photography camera
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flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (600 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
very long zoom (270mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Landscape photography info
FujiFilm F70EXR Landscape photography info
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manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Vlogging highlights
FujiFilm F70EXR Vlogging highlights
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rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (600g)
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quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and FujiFilm F70EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISFujiFilm FinePix F70EXR
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX20 IS FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR
Otherwise known as - FinePix F75EXR
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-07-06 2009-07-22
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 EXR
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3616 x 2712
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 27-270mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 grams (1.32 pounds) 205 grams (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 feature
Storage type SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $500 $280