Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100
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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 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
- Replaced the Canon SX10 IS
- Successor is Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Released January 2012

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Overview
Following is a extensive review of the Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm JZ100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX20 IS was introduced 18 months earlier than the Fujifilm JZ100 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm JZ100 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX20 IS grades vs the Fujifilm JZ100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS & Fujifilm FinePix JZ100. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX20 IS Gallery & Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Fujifilm JZ100
SX20 IS | Fujifilm JZ100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Canon SX20 IS
Fujifilm JZ100 | SX20 IS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 18 months |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm JZ100
SX20 IS | Fujifilm JZ100 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX20 IS offers outer measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm JZ100 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm JZ100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX20 IS vs the Fujifilm JZ100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX20 IS and Fujifilm JZ100 is 65 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX20 IS and Fujifilm JZ100.
As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm JZ100 to give more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged SX20 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-07-06 | 2012-01-05 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/2.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m | 2.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/500 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 600 gr (1.32 lb) | 129 gr (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $500 | $190 |