Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm HS10

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SX20 IS and FujiFilm HS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the HS10 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was announced around the same time to the HS10 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX20 IS grades versus the HS10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and FujiFilm FinePix HS10. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and FujiFilm HS10 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX20 IS has got exterior 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) and the FujiFilm HS10 has proportions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX20 IS and FujiFilm HS10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX20 IS and the HS10.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX20 IS and HS10 is 65 and 60 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The graphic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX20 IS and HS10.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX20 IS to give you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively.