Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR
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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Key Specs
(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
- Superseded the Canon SX10 IS
- Later Model is Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
- Revealed January 2012
- Succeeded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
- Newer Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the SX20 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") posses different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SX20 IS was released 18 months earlier than the Fujifilm HS30EXR which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX20 IS scores against the Fujifilm HS30EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS & Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX20 IS Gallery & Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
SX20 IS | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Canon SX20 IS
Fujifilm HS30EXR | SX20 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | July 2010 | Newer by 18 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm HS30EXR
SX20 IS | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. 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) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX20 IS compared to the Fujifilm HS30EXR.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and Fujifilm HS30EXR is 65 and 59 respectively.
Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX20 IS and Fujifilm HS30EXR.
Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX20 IS due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will render more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX20 IS will be behind in sensor tech.
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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-07-06 | 2012-01-05 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | EXR |
Sensor type | CCD | EXRCMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.4 x 4.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 30.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/500 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 600g (1.32 lbs) | 687g (1.51 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 model | 4 x AA | NP-W126 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $500 | $430 |