Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S1800
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Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and FujiFilm FinePix S1800. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and FujiFilm S1800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the FujiFilm S1800
SX20 IS | S1800 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Canon SX20 IS
S1800 | SX20 IS | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and FujiFilm S1800
SX20 IS | S1800 | |||
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Released | July 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | Same generation |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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).
See the Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | |
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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 |
Launch cost | $500 | $180 |