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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 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
  • Replaced the Canon SX10 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX30 IS
Fujifilm JZ100
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Fujifilm JZ100

 SX20 IS Fujifilm JZ100 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Canon SX20 IS

 Fujifilm JZ100 SX20 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2010More modern by 18 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm JZ100

 SX20 IS Fujifilm JZ100 
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography factors
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manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX20 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm JZ100
49
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (600 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (129g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography highlights
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great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography advice
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flash built-in
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (600 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than average (129 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography advice
35
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
37
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX20 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm JZ100
50
pretty wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (600g)
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rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (129 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm JZ100
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISFujifilm FinePix JZ100
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