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Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S2950

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 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
  • Released July 2010
  • Old Model is Canon SX10 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX30 IS
FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2990
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Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Canon SX20 IS versus FujiFilm S2950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the S2950 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was introduced 6 months before the S2950 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX20 IS matches up versus the S2950 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the FujiFilm S2950

 SX20 IS S2950 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Canon SX20 IS

 S2950 SX20 IS 
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and FujiFilm S2950

 SX20 IS S2950 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2011Same age
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX20 IS comes with outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the FujiFilm S2950 has sizing of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX20 IS versus FujiFilm S2950 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX20 IS and the S2950.

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and S2950 is 65 and 76 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX20 IS and S2950.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the FujiFilm S2950 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively.

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Portrait photography camera
37
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
MP count decent (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Street photography advice
FujiFilm S2950 Street photography advice
49
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than average (600g)
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Sports photography details
FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography details
34
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Travel photography advice
FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography advice
53
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (600 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX20 IS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2950
35
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
42
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Vlogging factors
FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging factors
50
rather wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than average (600g)
27
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and FujiFilm S2950
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISFujiFilm FinePix S2950
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX20 IS FujiFilm FinePix S2950
Also referred to as - FinePix S2990
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m 8.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
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 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 pictures
Type of battery - AA
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
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
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $500 $330