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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S1

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Key Specs

Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Old Model is Canon SX10 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX30 IS
Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX20 IS versus Fujifilm S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm S1 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX20 IS was manufactured 4 years before the Fujifilm S1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX20 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Fujifilm S1

 SX20 IS Fujifilm S1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Canon SX20 IS

 Fujifilm S1 SX20 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2010Newer by 42 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm S1

 SX20 IS Fujifilm S1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX20 IS offers outside dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Fujifilm S1 has specifications of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

See the Canon SX20 IS versus Fujifilm S1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX20 IS vs the Fujifilm S1.

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and Fujifilm S1 is 65 and 60 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The image here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX20 IS and Fujifilm S1.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S1 to give greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX20 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX20 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1
37
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/500s)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX20 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm S1
49
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (600 grams)
58
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (680 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX20 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm S1
34
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
57
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Travel photography information
Fujifilm S1 Travel photography information
53
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (600 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
63
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
weather sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than others in class (680g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography details
35
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
58
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm S1 Vlogging highlights
50
fairly wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (600 grams)
57
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than others in class (680g)
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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm S1
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISFujifilm FinePix S1
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Fujifilm FinePix S1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m 8.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600g (1.32 lb) 680g (1.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3")
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 life - 350 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-85
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 SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $500 $400