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Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Key Specs

Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon SX10 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX30 IS
FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S2600HD
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Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the S2500HD (12MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was unveiled very close to the S2500HD which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the SX20 IS scores against the S2500HD in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 SX20 IS S2500HD 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Canon SX20 IS

 S2500HD SX20 IS 
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and FujiFilm S2500HD

 SX20 IS S2500HD 
IntroducedJuly 2010July 2010Similar generation
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX20 IS features outside 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 S2500HD has proportions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX20 IS compared to the S2500HD.

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX20 IS and S2500HD is 65 and 78 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD top view buttons comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX20 IS and S2500HD.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you have to take the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Portrait photography info
FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX20 IS
Street photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
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fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors (600g)
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Sports photography factors
FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography factors
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long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX20 IS
Travel photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
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built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (600 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Landscape photography factors
FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography factors
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focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Vlogging information
FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging information
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really wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors (600 grams)
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and FujiFilm S2500HD
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISFujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX20 IS FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
Also called - FinePix S2600HD
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
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 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support 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 distance 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 data 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600g (1.32 lbs) 337g (0.74 lbs)
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 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 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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