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Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon SX10 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX30 IS
FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ305
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Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX20 IS versus FujiFilm JZ300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the JZ300 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was revealed 6 months after the JZ300 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX20 IS grades vs the JZ300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the FujiFilm JZ300

 SX20 IS JZ300 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Canon SX20 IS

 JZ300 SX20 IS 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and FujiFilm JZ300

 SX20 IS JZ300 
AnnouncedJuly 2010February 2010Same generation
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX20 IS features physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JZ300 has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX20 IS versus FujiFilm JZ300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX20 IS against the JZ300.

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and JZ300 is 65 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX20 IS and JZ300.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of images although you really should factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography factors
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you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Street photography features
FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography features
49
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (600g)
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Sports photography info
FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography info
34
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Travel photography advice
FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography advice
53
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (600 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography advice
35
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Vlogging features
FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging features
50
rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
heavier than competition (600 grams)
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and FujiFilm JZ300
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISFujiFilm FinePix JZ300
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX20 IS FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
Also called - FinePix JZ305
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-07-06 2010-02-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 grams (1.32 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID 4 x AA NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $500 $180