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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm JZ200

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm JZ200 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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX10 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX30 IS
Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm JZ200 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm JZ200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was manufactured 18 months prior to the Fujifilm JZ200 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm JZ200 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX20 IS grades vs the Fujifilm JZ200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Fujifilm JZ200

 SX20 IS Fujifilm JZ200 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Canon SX20 IS

 Fujifilm JZ200 SX20 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2010More modern by 18 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm JZ200

 SX20 IS Fujifilm JZ200 
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm JZ200 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX20 IS features physical measurements 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 JZ200 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX20 IS and the Fujifilm JZ200.

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm JZ200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX20 IS and Fujifilm JZ200 is 65 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm JZ200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm JZ200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The image below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX20 IS and Fujifilm JZ200.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm JZ200 to produce more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX20 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm JZ200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm JZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm JZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm JZ200 Portrait photography details
37
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/500s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Street photography details
Fujifilm JZ200 Street photography details
49
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (600g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX20 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm JZ200
34
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm JZ200 Travel photography advice
53
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (600 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm JZ200 Landscape photography info
35
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
43
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm JZ200 Vlogging factors
50
decently wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (600 grams)
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm JZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm JZ200
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISFujifilm FinePix JZ200
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Fujifilm FinePix JZ200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-06 2012-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 gr (1.32 lbs) 135 gr (0.30 lbs)
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 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 feature
Storage media SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $500 $0