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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
59
Overall
47

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR 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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Superseded the Canon SX10 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX30 IS
Fujifilm HS30EXR
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 SX20 IS Fujifilm HS30EXR 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Canon SX20 IS

 Fujifilm HS30EXR SX20 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2010Newer by 18 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm HS30EXR

 SX20 IS Fujifilm HS30EXR 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX20 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
37
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Street photography factors
Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography factors
49
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others in class (600 grams)
55
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2")
more heavy than competitors in class (687 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography highlights
34
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Travel photography info
Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography info
53
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (600g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
51
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (687g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography highlights
35
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
51
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX20 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm HS30EXR
50
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
heavier than others in class (600 grams)
28
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone port
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competitors in class (687g)
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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm HS30EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISFujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
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