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Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD

Portability
65 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
Portability
75 Imaging
37 Features
34 Overall
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Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD 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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon SX10 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX30 IS
FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix S2900HD
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Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX20 IS versus FujiFilm S2800HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the S2800HD (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was brought out 6 months later than the S2800HD so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX20 IS matches up vs the S2800HD with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the FujiFilm S2800HD

		

		

			
 SX20 IS S2800HD 
Manually focus  Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Canon SX20 IS

		

		

			
 S2800HD SX20 IS 
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and FujiFilm S2800HD

		

		

			
 SX20 IS S2800HD 
IntroducedJuly 2010February 2010Same age
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Touch display  Neither has Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX20 IS has physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S2800HD has dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).
See the Canon SX20 IS versus FujiFilm S2800HD in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX20 IS and the S2800HD.
Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX20 IS and S2800HD is 65 and 75 respectively.
Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The graphic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX20 IS and S2800HD.
Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the FujiFilm S2800HD to provide greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively.
	
			Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX20 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 FujiFilm S2800HD as a Portrait photography camera
37
 has manual focus
 flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
30
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SX20 IS Street photography factors
FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography factors
49
 screen can move to multiple angles
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 heavier than average in class (600g)
48
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX20 IS Sports photography features
FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography features
34
 amazing zoom range (28-560mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
43
 long zoom range (28-504mm  18.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (14MP)
 low fps (1.0 frames/s)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX20 IS as a Travel photography camera
 FujiFilm S2800HD as a Travel photography camera
53
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
 fairly wide (28mm)
 very long reach (560mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 heavier than average in class (600g)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 very long reach (504mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX20 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 FujiFilm S2800HD as a Landscape photography camera
35
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 tiny screen (2.5")
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 no Time Lapse mode
42
 really wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX20 IS as a Vlogging camera
 FujiFilm S2800HD as a Vlogging camera
50
 fairly wide (28mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no mic port
 heavier than average in class (600 grams)
25
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no mic socket
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Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and FujiFilm S2800HD
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISFujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX20 IS FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
Alternative name - FinePix S2900HD
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
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 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated 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    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported 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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 lb) 437g (0.96 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 110 x 74 x 82mm (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    
Storage type SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $500 $260