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Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S1800

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 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
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX10 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX30 IS
FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S1880
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Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S1800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the S1800 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was brought out 6 months after the S1800 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX20 IS scores versus the S1800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the FujiFilm S1800

 SX20 IS S1800 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Canon SX20 IS

 S1800 SX20 IS 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and FujiFilm S1800

 SX20 IS S1800 
ReleasedJuly 2010February 2010Same generation
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX20 IS offers external 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 S1800 has specifications of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX20 IS versus the S1800.

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and S1800 is 65 and 78 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX20 IS and S1800.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX20 IS
Street photography with FujiFilm S1800
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screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average (600 grams)
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Sports photography factors
FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography factors
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excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Travel photography info
FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography info
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has built in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (600g)
low MP (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
55
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Landscape photography details
FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography details
35
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm S1800 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than average (600g)
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reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and FujiFilm S1800
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISFujiFilm FinePix S1800
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX20 IS FujiFilm FinePix S1800
Also referred to as - FinePix S1880
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2010-02-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias 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 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500s -
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600g (1.32 pounds) 337g (0.74 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
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 ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
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, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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