Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm F200EXR

Here, we are evaluating the Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm F200EXR, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) is very similar but the SX20 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") boast different sensor sizing.

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The SX20 IS was unveiled 15 months after the Fujifilm F200EXR making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F200EXR being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX20 IS scores against the Fujifilm F200EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Fujifilm F200EXR Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX20 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Fujifilm F200EXR has measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm F200EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX20 IS and the Fujifilm F200EXR.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX20 IS and Fujifilm F200EXR is 65 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The picture here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX20 IS and Fujifilm F200EXR.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor sizes. The SX20 IS offers the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging. The more modern SX20 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.