Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon SX20 IS versus Fujifilm F600 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the SX20 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") possess totally different sensor size.

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The SX20 IS was revealed 13 months earlier than the Fujifilm F600 EXR which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F600 EXR being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX20 IS matches up against the Fujifilm F600 EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX20 IS offers outside dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Fujifilm F600 EXR has proportions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX20 IS versus Fujifilm F600 EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX20 IS and the Fujifilm F600 EXR.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and Fujifilm F600 EXR is 65 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The visual here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX20 IS and Fujifilm F600 EXR.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX20 IS using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm F600 EXR will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SX20 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.