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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm J30

Portability
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Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm J30 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
  • Released July 2010
  • Superseded the Canon SX10 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX30 IS
Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced July 2009
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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX20 IS versus Fujifilm J30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was announced 12 months after the Fujifilm J30 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX20 IS grades against the Fujifilm J30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Fujifilm J30

 SX20 IS Fujifilm J30 
AnnouncedJuly 2010July 2009More modern by 12 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Canon SX20 IS

 Fujifilm J30 SX20 IS 
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm J30

 SX20 IS Fujifilm J30 
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX20 IS has outer measurements 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 J30 has proportions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX20 IS versus Fujifilm J30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX20 IS against the Fujifilm J30.

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm J30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX20 IS and Fujifilm J30 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm J30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX20 IS and Fujifilm J30.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should factor the age of the products into consideration. The fresher SX20 IS will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm J30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm J30 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Street photography details
Fujifilm J30 Street photography details
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fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors (600 grams)
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm J30 Sports photography factors
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great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm J30 Travel photography highlights
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built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (600 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Landscape photography information
Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography information
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focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX20 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm J30
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really wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
heavier than competitors (600g)
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wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm J30
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISFujifilm FinePix J30
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Fujifilm FinePix J30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2010-07-06 2009-07-22
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing range 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 grams (1.32 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $500 $150