Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm F750EXR

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm F750EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm F750EXR (16MP) and the SX20 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F750EXR (1/2") possess different sensor measurements.

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The SX20 IS was unveiled 18 months prior to the Fujifilm F750EXR which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F750EXR being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX20 IS scores against the Fujifilm F750EXR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS & Fujifilm FinePix F750EXR. The full galleries are available at Canon SX20 IS Gallery & Fujifilm F750EXR Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX20 IS provides outer 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 F750EXR has dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm F750EXR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX20 IS compared to the Fujifilm F750EXR.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and Fujifilm F750EXR is 65 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX20 IS and Fujifilm F750EXR.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX20 IS with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Fujifilm F750EXR will offer you more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older SX20 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.