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Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S200EXR

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
Portability
54
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S200EXR 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
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX10 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX30 IS
FujiFilm S200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-436mm (F2.8-5.3) lens
  • 865g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Other Name is FinePix S205EXR
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Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S200EXR Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SX20 IS versus FujiFilm S200EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the S200EXR (12MP) is relatively comparable but the SX20 IS (1/2.3") and S200EXR (1/1.6") offer different sensor sizes.

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The SX20 IS was brought out 12 months later than the S200EXR which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX20 IS scores versus the S200EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 SX20 IS S200EXR 
RevealedJuly 2010July 2009More recent by 12 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Canon SX20 IS

 S200EXR SX20 IS 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and FujiFilm S200EXR

 SX20 IS S200EXR 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S200EXR Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX20 IS has exterior measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the FujiFilm S200EXR has measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX20 IS compared to the S200EXR.

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S200EXR size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX20 IS and S200EXR is 65 and 54 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S200EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S200EXR Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX20 IS and S200EXR.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The SX20 IS comes with the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF harder. The newer SX20 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S200EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S200EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S200EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm S200EXR as a Portrait photography camera
37
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/500s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
45
has manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.6")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX20 IS
Street photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
49
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others in class (600 grams)
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/1.6")
heavier than average in class (865g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Sports photography factors
FujiFilm S200EXR Sports photography factors
34
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
excellent zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.6")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Travel photography features
FujiFilm S200EXR Travel photography features
53
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (600g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
38
built-in flash
long reach (436mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (865 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Landscape photography information
FujiFilm S200EXR Landscape photography information
35
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
34
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.6")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Vlogging features
FujiFilm S200EXR Vlogging features
50
fairly wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
heavier than others in class (600 grams)
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than average in class (865 grams)
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Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S200EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and FujiFilm S200EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISFujiFilm FinePix S200EXR
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX20 IS FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR
Also Known as - FinePix S205EXR
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2009-07-22
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 EXR
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.6"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8 x 6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 48.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 31-436mm (14.1x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.3
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 7.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 grams (1.32 lb) 865 grams (1.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7")
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-140
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $500 $500